Skilled Workers
How a Recycling Manufacturer Improved Retention by Investing in the Right Workforce
About This Business:
A large manufacturing company specializing in recycling industrial containers has partnered with Labor Finders for over 15 years. During that time, the company has relied on Labor Finders to fill a wide range of positions, including warehouse associates, welders, maintenance technicians, superintendents, and general laborers.
Our Staffing Solution:
This client needed a partner who could deliver qualified workers on short notice, sometimes as early as 5:30 or 6 a.m. We worked alongside the client to develop a staffing strategy that would improve retention and create a more stable workforce. The branch built a dependable pipeline of associates who could be dispatched quickly whenever the client needed additional staff.
Challenges We Overcame:
At first, the client wanted to pay low wages, making it hard to attract and keep reliable employees. We could fill the job openings, but many workers still looked for higher-paying jobs, leading to high turnover. The branch discussed with the client how a pay increase would attract associates who were more likely to stay and perform well. The client agreed to increase its pay rate, allowing us to recruit higher-quality associates who were more likely to stay with the company long term.
The Results:
With more competitive wages and our recruiting process, the client began retaining workers for longer periods while reducing turnover. The partnership also created a successful temp-to-hire pipeline, with numerous Labor Finders associates transitioning into permanent positions.
