Why Companies Should Hire Temporary Warehouse Workers

Temporary workers comprise a significant portion of the workforce, including temp workers, contract workers, consultants, freelancers, seasonal workers, and interns. The flexibility of temporary workers is beneficial for many companies that have unique and temporary staffing needs. If you require extra staff at your warehouse, read on to learn why you should consider hiring temporary warehouse workers before spending considerable time and money on finding new permanent employees. 

Additional Help for Busy Periods

As a warehouse owner, you know when your warehouse business increases. Whether because of a challenging project, a busy season, or a holiday rush, you can recognize when you need extra staff on hand. These chaotic moments are the best times to bring on temporary warehouse workers. These additional employees can keep your company running without draining extra resources during slow periods. You can keep temps on hand as long as you need them and then end their assignment when your busy period ends. 

Temporary Employees Fill Positions Fast

Standard hiring practices for permanent positions can take a few weeks. It takes time to publicize the job, review applications, conduct interviews, check references, and perform background checks. However, when you find temp workers, you can fill a position much faster. When you work with a staffing agency, the agency has resumes of qualified candidates on file. They can fill your vacancies quickly with employees who have already been approved. 

Temp Workers Are An Affordable Option

A permanent employee can cost you significant expenses, including wages, benefits, taxes, and hiring costs. Temporary warehouse workers don’t require all of those expenses to be hired, and their costs in the short term save you money. Additionally, many staffing agencies act as the employer for the worker instead of your company, which cuts down on some expenses. 

Temporary Warehouse Workers Can Become Permanent Hires

If you are interested in potentially bringing on permanent hires, bringing someone on as a temporary worker first can help. By having a chance to see the person at work, temporary work can tell you whether it is worth investing long-term in this new employee. 

By hiring temporary warehouse workers to meet your company’s needs, you can save money, bring on staff exactly when you need them, and maybe even find a new valuable member of your team. 

Let First Team Staffing Be Your Employment Solution

First Team Staffing, located in Baltimore, MD, specializes in the recruitment and placement of professional and temporary workers. The company, founded in 1982, is now a national leader in our industry. In our 35+ years of business, First Team has remained hands-on, relationship-based, and dedicated to partnerships we forge with our clients. We are proud to help our clients achieve their goals by providing them with a flexible and qualified workforce while providing genuine career opportunities to candidates. First Team Staffing has offices in Baltimore, Aberdeen, White Marsh, Columbia, Bowie, and Sparrows Point, MD. We have recently opened offices in Tennessee, located in Nashville, La Vergne, and Mount Juliet. Visit us online or in-person today to start your job or employee search, or reach us by phone at 410-719-0404. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for employment advice and company updates.