ICR Staffing Services, Inc.

10/09/2026

Now hiring General Laborers for a large cement manufacturing operation! 👷

If you’re dependable, hardworking, and ready for hands-on industrial work, this could be your next opportunity. Work includes plant cleanup, material handling, and supporting daily production and maintenance operations.

Ready to get to work? Apply today at ICRJobs.com or call (760) 245-8384!

10/07/2026

California employers: 2027 is bringing another round of workplace changes.
New laws will affect several areas of workforce management, including:

🤖 AI-assisted disciplinary and termination decisions
📍 Employee surveillance and tracking
👷 Cal/OSHA investigations
🗓️ Bereavement leave
📊 Pay-data reporting
📄 Certain employee repayment agreements

With most of these changes taking effect on January 1, 2027, now is the time for employers to review policies, procedures, and manager training.

Our latest article breaks down some of the key changes California businesses should know heading into the new year.

https://www.icrjobs.com/california-employers-face-a-new-round-of-workplace-laws-for-2027/

California employers face new workplace laws in 2027 covering AI, employee surveillance, bereavement leave, workplace safety and pay data reporting.

10/02/2026

🥽 Safety training shouldn't start after an employee reaches the jobsite.

Mining, cement manufacturing, and other heavy industrial environments can be a major adjustment for new employees. Large equipment, dust, noise, heights, and physically demanding work are difficult to fully understand from a job description alone.

Giving employees exposure to real working conditions, PPE expectations, hazard recognition, and fundamental safety concepts before their first assignment can help them arrive with a better understanding of what the job requires.

It also reinforces an important message from the beginning: Doing the job safely is part of doing the job correctly.

Our latest article explores why industrial safety preparation should begin before day one: https://www.icrjobs.com/building-a-safer-workforce-starts-before-the-jobsite/

Learn why pre-jobsite safety training can help mining, cement and industrial employees understand hazards, expectations and working conditions before day one.

09/30/2026

🏭 Never worked in a cement plant? Don't count yourself out.

Experience in construction, warehousing, landscaping, demolition, manufacturing, or another hands-on environment could provide more transferable skills than you realize.

For some entry-level cement positions, employers aren't necessarily looking for someone who already knows everything about cement manufacturing. They're looking for people who can:

👷 Handle physical work
🥽 Follow safety procedures
🛠️ Work around tools and equipment
🤝 Contribute to a team
⏰ Show up consistently
📈 Learn and grow

Getting your foot in the door can also introduce you to career paths in production, equipment operation, maintenance, welding, and more.

Our latest article explains why no cement experience doesn't have to mean no opportunity.

https://www.icrjobs.com/you-dont-need-cement-experience-to-start-a-career-in-cement-manufacturing/

You don't always need cement plant experience to get started. Learn how construction, warehouse and other hands-on skills can transfer to cement manufacturing.

09/28/2026

👷‍♂️ When an experienced tradesperson retires, decades of knowledge can leave with them.

Mining, cement, manufacturing, and other industrial employers depend on experienced welders, mechanics, electricians, operators, and maintenance professionals—but the next generation won't develop overnight.

The time to prepare for tomorrow's retirements is before those positions become vacant.

In our latest article, we're looking at how employers can strengthen their future workforce.

https://www.icrjobs.com/the-skilled-trades-retirement-gap-who-will-replace-americas-experienced-workers/

As experienced tradespeople retire, industrial employers need new strategies for recruiting, training, mentoring and developing the next generation.

09/23/2026

⛏️🏭 What if the skilled workers you need tomorrow are already on your team today?
Multiskilling focuses on developing employees beyond a single task by providing training and opportunities to demonstrate additional capabilities.
In our latest article, we look at what multiskilling could mean for mining and cement employers, and why finding potential may be just as important as finding experience.

https://www.icrjobs.com/rethinking-workforce-development-in-heavy-industry/

Learn how multiskilling can help mining and cement employers develop versatile workers, improve workforce flexibility and create long-term career pathways.

09/22/2026

The first few days on the job can make a lasting impression!
Hiring great employees is only the beginning. How you welcome and introduce new team members to your organization can help shape their experience, confidence, and long-term success.

In our latest article, we're sharing 4 ways to make onboarding more engaging while supporting employee retention and productivity.
https://www.icrjobs.com/onboarding-tips-for-new-hires/

Would you like to create a positive experience for your new hires? Follow these four essential onboarding tips to learn how!

09/15/2026

ICR was proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 Kemper Campbell Ranch Mixer, bringing together business leaders from across the region for an evening of networking, conversation, and community at the historic Kemper Campbell Ranch LLC .

Thank you to the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce and everyone who helped make the evening possible. We're grateful to be part of a business community that continues to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

09/15/2026

🏆 Voting is open, and we’d love your support! ICR has proudly served the High Desert since 1989, connecting local job seekers with opportunities and helping businesses build strong teams. Thanks to our incredible community, we’ve been honored as the Best Employment/Staffing Agency for 9 years in a row, and now we’re going for #10!

Please take a moment to vote for ICR as Best Employment/Staffing Agency in the Best of the Desert Community’s Choice Awards. https://yourchoiceawards.com/victorville/

Thank you, High Desert, for supporting ICR year after year!

09/11/2026

👥 Are you giving your best employees a reason to stay?

Recruiting talented people is only one part of building a strong workforce. What happens after they're hired can make an even bigger difference.

Recognition, opportunities for advancement, employee feedback, work-life balance, and clear communication can all help employees feel more invested in their workplace.

Our latest article explores 5 ways employers can improve employee retention and build stronger, more engaged teams: https://www.icrjobs.com/improving-employee-retention-and-performance/

Keeping your employees motivated and engaged should always be top of mind. Here are 5 ways to keep employee retention at a high level.