Steady farm work, fair pay, and respect.
We hire all year for field, greenhouse and packing-house crews around Shafter and up and down the San Joaquin Valley. No experience needed for many jobs — and applying is always free.
Open jobs
No jobs are posted online right now. We hire all year — send a general application or call the office.
Don't see the right job?
Most of our work fills fast and follows the season, so not every crew gets posted online. Send one general application — tell us what work you like and when you can start — and we'll call you when a crew is starting.
- Apply online or by phone
- Spanish or English — whatever you prefer
- We will never charge you a fee for a job
From application to your first day.
- Apply
Fill out the short form online, call or text, or come to the office. It takes about five minutes.
- We call you
We match you with a crew that fits your experience, location and schedule, and tell you the pay, hours and start date.
- Hiring paperwork
When you're hired you get a written notice of your pay rate, payday and job terms in Spanish or English, and complete Form I-9.
- Training, then work
Safety training — heat, pesticides and harassment prevention — before your first shift. Then you meet your crew.
What every Ceres worker gets.
These are the basics on every job. Pay rates for each job are posted at the worksite and in our vehicles, in Spanish and English.
- At least California minimum wage — $16.90 an hour in 2026, rising to $17.40 on January 1, 2027. Many jobs pay more.
- Paid rest breaks — 10 minutes for every 4 hours, plus a 30-minute meal break after 5 hours.
- Piece rate done right — rest and heat cool-down breaks are paid on top of your piece earnings, on their own line of your pay stub.
- Clear pay stubs showing every hour, piece count, rate and deduction.
- Workers' compensation if you're hurt on the job, and State Disability Insurance.
Respect is part of the job.
- No harassment. Supervisors are trained every year and every worker is trained in their own language. Report problems to anyone in the office.
- No retaliation. You can report a safety problem, harassment or a pay mistake — to us or to the state — without being punished.
- Your choice about a union. Farmworkers in California have the right to decide for themselves whether to join or support a union.
- Know your rights. Current employees get California's Workplace Know Your Rights notice every year and can name an emergency contact.
Everyone is welcome to apply.
Ceres Crop Management is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
After you are hired, federal law requires us to complete Form I-9. You choose which acceptable documents to show. We don't ask about immigration status on the application.
Before you apply.
How do I apply for a job?
Fill out the short application on our Apply page, or call or text the office during office hours. There is no fee to apply — and we will never charge you for a job.
Do I need experience?
No. Many jobs are entry-level and we train you on the task, on safety, and on the grower's quality rules before you start. Experienced pruners, forklift operators and crew leads are always welcome too.
What documents do I need?
After you are hired, federal law requires every employer to complete Form I-9. You choose which acceptable documents to show from the official list. We do not ask for immigration papers on the application, and we don't ask for more documents than the law requires.
How does overtime work?
In California, farmworkers earn overtime (1.5 times the regular rate) after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, and double time after 12 hours in a day. The seventh day in a row has its own overtime rules. Your pay stub shows every hour.
Are breaks paid if I work piece rate?
Yes. Rest breaks and heat cool-down breaks are paid separately from your piece rate, at your average hourly rate, and they appear as their own lines on your pay stub.
What happens when it's very hot?
There is always cool, free drinking water. Above 80°F, shade goes up for everyone on break. At 95°F and above, crews hold a pre-shift heat meeting, watch each other for signs of heat illness, and take a paid 10-minute cool-down at least every 2 hours. You can rest in the shade any time you feel you need to.
Do you give rides to the field?
Rides depend on the job. When we transport workers, it's in vehicles inspected and certified by the CHP, with a seat belt for every passenger and licensed, medically certified drivers. Ask about rides when you apply.
How do I report a problem?
Talk to your crew lead, call the office, or report it anonymously. You will not be punished for reporting a safety problem, harassment, or a pay mistake. You can also contact the California Labor Commissioner, Cal/OSHA or the Civil Rights Department — our Policies page lists how.
Ready to work? Apply in five minutes.
Online or by phone — in Spanish or English. We'll call you back.
Fri 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sat–Sun closed