Serving Kern County since 1988
The right crew for every processing line.
Central California’s preferred agriculture & food processing labor provider. Family owned, managed on site, and backed by a 100% compliance guarantee.
Ranked #639 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Read the article
- Serving Kern County since
- 1988
- Inc. 5000 fastest-growing, 2022
- #639
- Offices in Bakersfield & Tulare
- 2
- Compliance guarantee, state & federal law
- 100%
Agriculture is our specialty
Seasonal surges. Year-round lines. One partner.
H&R focuses exclusively on agriculture processing. We know the industry’s requirements, challenges and trends, so we can staff processing facilities, farms, nurseries and other ag businesses with people who already know the work.
More about H&RFlexibility & scalability
Agricultural businesses face big seasonal swings in labor demand. Short-term or long-term, part-time or full-time, we adapt quickly as your needs change and scale your crew to match.
Extensive talent network
We invest in a deep pool of skilled, qualified workers with experience across the whole agriculture life cycle, so we can match you with the right people for each role, fast.
Compliance & regulations
Ag and food processing come with labor laws, safety rules and compliance requirements. We stay current on all of it, including health and safety regulations and wage laws, so your workforce stays compliant.
Dedicated support
We respond promptly and stay involved after placement: troubleshooting, employee relations and anything specific to your operation. The goal is a long-term partnership, not a one-off order.
The H&R difference
Support, compliance and risk management, built in.
Does your staffing agency show up on the floor, guarantee compliance and own the risk? Ours does, on every crew.
Family owned & operated
A family business that works hand in hand with producers and independent farmers across Central California to maximize personnel, reduce liability, cut costs and increase efficiency.
On-site management
H&R provides full-time, on-site management and support, so there’s someone from our team on your floor who knows your line and your people.
Compliance guaranteed
A 100% compliance guarantee with all state and federal laws, from wage and hour rules to health and safety regulations.
Minimized risk
We manage the risk, from employee relations to injury prevention, so you can focus on running your operation.
One partner for every processing line
From hulling and sorting to cold storage and the shipping dock, we staff the roles that keep product moving.
Request a crew
Build your crew request.
Pick the operation, set headcount by role and tell us when. It lands with our team in Bakersfield and Tulare, and we’ll follow up to lock in the details.
What our clients are saying.
“H&R Labor Contracting has been providing Weeks Roses with field and facility labor since 2017. Without their dedication and quick response to our labor needs, our harvest would be much more difficult to complete in an efficient, timely manner. They are knowledgeable and compliant in all areas pertaining to safety, wage and hour laws, and COVID-19 prevention.”
“The Garlic Company has been using H&R Labor Contracting since March 2021, and in that time Robert Heredia, Alex Ramos and their team have helped us fill our temporary staffing needs. The staff is attentive, responsive and professional. They have met our staffing needs based on our production schedules, and even at times with little or no advance notice.”
For job seekers
Work close to home on the Valley’s best lines.
We place sorters, graders, packers, QA/QC techs, forklift operators and sanitation crews with leading processors across Kern and Tulare counties.
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Let’s staff your next season.
Tell us about your line. We’ll put the right people on it, and stay on site to keep it running.