Light industrial workers are a valuable asset in the manufacturing industry and many others. They work on assembly lines, in inventory control, in shipping and receiving, materials handling, construction, and more. The difference between light industrial and industrial workers is experience, training, and certification. Some light induistrial workers may be working toward a certificate or degree in a specific field or they may use the agency as a way to gain valiable experience. Others may be perfectly happy working temporary or long-term assignments that do not require a degree or certification.
Light industrial workers of all skill levels can find work by combing the want ads and submitting applications on their own, or they can sign up with a light industrial staffing agency. Light industrial staffing agencies can be found all over the U.S. Some operate locally while others are operate nationwide. These agencies may sign temporary workers only, workers looking for permanent employment or both.
Some of the most well-know light industrial staffing agencies include Kelly Light Industrial Services, Minute Men Staffing Services, and Link Staffing.
Kelly Light Industrial Services has been in business since 1946. They have offices across the U.S. and they hire:
- -Assembly Workers
- -Food Services Employees
- -Inventory Technicians
- -Maintenance Technicians
- -Materials Handling Technicians
- -Packaging Employees
- -Shipping and Receiving Workers
- -Quality Control Specialists
- -School Custodians
Kelly is headquartered in Troy, Michigan and they hire light industrial workers for temporary, long-term, and permanent positions.
Minute Men Staffing Services has been in the staffing business since 1968. This service places temporary and long-term employees in jobs in manufacturing, construction, sanitation, and more. The Minute Men headquarters is located in Cleveland, Ohio, but it has staffing offices in Michigan, Illinois, and Cincinnati. Minute Men workers work all throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Link Staffing Services has branches across the U.S., but it’s main iffice is located in Houston, TX. Since 1980, Link Staffing has provided light industrial workers for all industries from manufacturing to construction. Link hires workers for temporary, long-term, and permanent positions. Locations include California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
To locate more staffing agencies, use your favorite search engine. Be sure to review the “About Us” page carefully to learn as much as you can about the company and to make sure the company has been in business for awhile. You can also check with the Better Business Bureau to see how the company rates.