Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Staffing Solutions in Bakersfield, CA
Since 1993, Continental Labor & Staffing Resources has been a trusted partner for businesses and job seekers in Southern California. Our deep understanding of local industries, combined with a rigorous candidate screening process, ensures employers receive skilled workers who align with their operational needs and workplace culture. We prioritize safety through comprehensive training programs, including on-site evaluations and ongoing education, which have become a cornerstone of our service offering. With over three decades of experience, our team leverages its expertise in temporary staffing, temp-to-hire placements, and direct hire solutions to address evolving workforce challenges.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our personalized approach, which includes face-to-face interviews, skills assessments, and continuous post-placement support. As a woman-owned business rooted in Kern County, we remain dedicated to fostering economic growth by connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities while delivering measurable value to our client partners.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Temp-to-Hire Placement
Direct Hire Recruitment
Safety Training Programs
Industrial Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in Southern California staffing markets
- Our safety training programs reduce workplace incidents through proactive education
- Customized recruitment solutions match employers with culturally aligned candidates
- Local ownership ensures deep understanding of Kern County's labor market needs
- We provide continuous post-placement support for both employers and employees
What people say
Very professional and clean
Safety is a priority
Best in Kern County
Professional and respectful
Great paying job quickly
Services
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions provide businesses with flexible workforce options while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. We supply pre-vetted workers for short-term needs across construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. This service helps companies manage fluctuating workloads without long-term commitments while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Temp-to-Hire Placement
Temp-to-hire placements allow employers to evaluate candidates in real work environments before making permanent hiring decisions. We handle payroll and administrative responsibilities during the trial period while monitoring performance and cultural fit for both parties.
Direct Hire Recruitment
Our direct hire services streamline permanent employee acquisition through comprehensive candidate screening and skills assessments. We manage the entire recruitment process from job posting to final interviews, reducing hiring risks and time-to-fill metrics for critical positions.
Safety Training Programs
Safety training programs include pre-placement instruction and ongoing education to maintain accident-free work environments. We conduct facility assessments, provide personal protective equipment, and offer weekly safety courses to both our employees and client partners.
Industrial Recruitment
Specialized industrial recruitment services target specific sectors including construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Our industry expertise enables us to identify candidates with precise technical skills and experience required for demanding industrial positions across Southern California.
People
Shannon Grove
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Co-founded Continental Labor in 1993 and serves as CEO. Army veteran and California State Senator, Grove focuses on community development through workforce solutions while maintaining the company's founding principles of quality and safety.
Gloria Hernandez
Chief Operating Officer
Joined in 1998 and now serves as COO. With extensive staffing experience, she emphasizes leadership development and community empowerment. Holds strong commitment to mentoring and succession planning within the organization.
Harold Brown
Director of Business Development
Brings 16+ years of staffing industry experience. Focuses on strategic relationship-building with clients while applying lean business principles to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
Christy Parker
Human Resource Manager
HR professional with 20+ years of experience. Prioritizes work culture development and employee enrichment programs. Actively involved in Kern County community organizations and volunteer initiatives.
Elizabeth Ambriz
Human Resources Manager
Operations manager with decade-plus tenure. Oversees staffing operations across multiple California locations. Emphasizes personal fulfillment through professional growth and maintaining strong employee-client relationships.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, administrative, and industrial sectors with customized staffing solutions tailored to each industry's specific requirements.
How do you ensure worker safety?
We conduct facility assessments, provide safety training before placement, issue protective equipment, and offer ongoing safety education programs for both employees and client partners.
What staffing options are available?
We offer temporary staffing, temp-to-hire trials, and direct hire recruitment services to meet varying business needs and hiring preferences.
How quickly can you fill positions?
Our streamlined process often places qualified candidates within days, with some clients reporting successful matches within 48 hours of request submission.
Do you serve businesses outside Kern County?
Yes, we support employers throughout Southern California including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties in addition to Kern County.
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Reviews (5)
Jernei Davis
Feb 03, 2022
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Sara and bea was one the most professional and nice and kind got me in worked wit me never cared how many times i called and bugged got me hired soon as i came in the best staffing place in the hole kern county
Manuel Flores
Feb 02, 2022
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I am very grateful for continental services for helping me find a job quick. Alex, bea, and fina were very helpful and professional on finding a job for me. I highly recommend continental on helping anyone find a job.
Ramon Isidoro
Jan 18, 2022
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Fina and alex are really respectful so helpful and polite ill really reccomend them as recruiters thank you soo much for helping me and giving me this job.
Daniel Ellis
Sep 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
They treated me like a professional and answered all questions about the work and helped me to get out working quickly always friendly
They treated me like a professional and answered all questions about the work and helped me to get out working quickly always friendly
Omar Moran
Jun 28, 2021
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I think everybody should be aware of this before applying for a job here. Oky so I applied at the office and they a few job before we got put into a spot me and my bro had to go to a drug screening at a place. So we ended up going and one dude got us one by one and told us he has to be inside the restroom and watch us pee in a cup. I declined haha I'm not letting no dude see my dic while I'm peeing. So beware if your not oky with some dude seeing you pee