Lathrop is the fastest-growing city in California with much to offer, especially to job hunters.
The cost of living in San Joaquin County, where Lathrop is located, is 46% lower than in San Francisco. It’s easily accessible by being near both the 5 and 205 freeways, as well as four international airports and the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. The nearby San Joaquin River, shopping centers, and excellent schools in Lathrop have also made it attractive to families and employers, alike.
For reasons like those many people are moving to the Lathrop, and several significant companies are looking to set up shop in the area to take advantage. That means more and more job opportunities for Lathrop residents. Here’s a look at the businesses who have already arrived or are on their way, each with plenty of well-paying work to offer.
Lathrop locals can take advantage of the top workplace in the US (according to LinkedIn) at its nearby location in Tracy, CA. Engineering, fulfillment, operations and HR positions are all available there. They also offer specialized opportunities for students, including internships. Amazon’s awesome health benefits start from your first day, making it a great fit for any level experience or lifestyle.
View a listing of the latest job opening at the Tracy Amazon.
Tesla has a factory in Lathrop that offers manufacturing, engineering, logistics, sales, IT and HR positions. They especially like to hire veterans and offer generous benefits.
There are many new career opportunities available at Tesla in Lathrop.
The home furnishings retailer, Ashley Homestore, offers sales, HR and distribution careers at their Lathrop location. They are big on supporting education, offering internships and scholarships for employees’ children, and supporting local communities through charity organizations. They offer full benefits and competitive pay.
Interested in working her? Find a job at the Lathrop Ashley Homestore.
Del Monte Pacific Foods is a labeling and food distribution company located in nearby Modesto, offering distribution, industrial, maintenance, warehouse and HR positions. Their company focuses on nourishing people and the environment, offering generous benefits including a wellbeing program and a student debt assistance program.
Check out the latest job opportunities at Modesto’s Del Monte.
Home Depot offers warehouse positions in Lathrop and retail, technician, designer, sales, and customer service positions in nearby Manteca, CA. It offers an inclusive work environment with career advancement and full benefits.
For the latest career opportunities, check out Home Depot’s job board for Lathrop.
One of the most popular fast-food restaurant company, In-N-Out Burger is just as popular of a place to work. Glassdoor has even ranked In-N-Out as a better place to work than Google and Apple. At their Lathrop location, they hire drivers, retail clerks, service technicians, warehouse, IT and more. Amongst many other reasons to work there, the company is renowned for its excellent pay and benefits.
See the jobs available today at In-N-Out Burger in Lathrop.
At the Target in Lathrop you’ll find sales, customer service, warehouse and distribution jobs. Like many retailers, Target hires seasonal help as well, so if you’re looking for part-time work they can be a perfect fit for flexibility. They pride themselves on helping people thrive in the company, offering competitive pay and full benefits.
View the latest openings at Target in Lathrop.
There is a UPS warehouse and delivery center in Lathrop that offers fulfillment and driver positions and is known for hiring a lot of seasonal help during Christmas. They offer competitive pay, full benefits and can cater to a variety of work schedules.
View a listing of the latest opening at Lathrop’s UPS.
The international home goods retail distributor Wayfair offers a variety of warehouse management positions at its locaiton in Lathrop. The company offers full benefits with competitive pay and has an internship and co-op programs for students and college graduates.
View the latest jobs at Wayfair warehouse in Lathrop.
Local Government Jobs
Aside from private sector jobs, the City of Lathrop is always hiring. You can view current government job opportunities in Lathrop here.
A few of the continuously available positions include:
- Police Officers with starting salary at over $103,500 and $5,000 signing bonus
- Information Technology Engineer entry level starting at over $91,700
- Crime and Intelligence Analyst starting stating at over $83,000
Find Jobs in Lathrop
For each of the well-known places we shared above that are currently hiring, we’ve linked you directly to their up-to-date job posting boards for around Lathrop so you can quickly explore what’s currently available.
As the community grows, so do job opportunities. The jobs listed above are from only some of the companies present around the area. The City keeps a full updated list of all the companies in operation in Lathrop. Take a look to see if there’s a career opening for your given specialty.
Life in Lathrop
When trying to find a job in Lathrop, no doubt a lot of other considerations will come into play, especially for those considering a new move to the area. From schools, to commutes, family service and living conditions, you’ll probably want to get a feel for life in Lathrop to make the best choice possible.
Here are some additional resources to help:
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