Are you tired of having less-than-stellar candidates in the workplace? Since warehouse jobs require specific skill sets and the ability to perform manual labor for long periods of time, it's important that you hire candidates who are prepared to work hard, can handle job duties without a lot of direction and supervision, and who will be with you for the long haul. Finding this type of talent can be a challenge for some manufacturing companies, but there are some things you can do to make the process less stressful.

Use these three important tips to help you find better warehouse employees:

1. Work with a staffing partner.
   

   Finding the right hire can take several weeks and even months, depending on the city and state you are hiring within and the number of employees you need to fill various positions. This is where a staffing firm can help. The right staffing firm has greater resources than most manufacturing companies have on their own, which grants manufacturing companies access to a better talent pool. This is especially true if the staffing firm specializes in manufacturing. Working closely with a reputable staffing partner can make it easier to fill warehouse jobs — especially at the last minute. Instead of having to work through dozens of resumes and interviews to determine who is qualified for the job, a staffing firm can take care of that part of the hiring process for you and simply present you with a list of qualified candidates for you to interview. This can take some of the guesswork out of the hiring process, and help you find more qualified candidates.

2. Hire candidates who are curious.
   

   Look for potential employees who show interest in their work and have potential. You want to hire employees who will be with you for the long-term, so you don't have to go through the hiring process all over again. Make sure you are working with strong candidates who have a good track record and show sincere interest in the company and position. Ask them about their future career goals, what they expect from themselves and the company they work for, and what they feel they excel in. Finding quality candidates can take some time but you will find it easier to retain the strongest candidates if you ask some of these questions early in the hiring process.

3. Hire those who show interest in staying long-term.

   While hiring contract employees can help you cover employment needs during busy seasons, you still need to spend a significant amount of time and money training these employees. When those employees end their tenure, you will have to go through the hiring process all over again. Take the time to find high-quality, qualified candidates who also show interest in staying long-term. Even if a candidate is hire as a contract employee, it is important to understand early on if they have intentions to stay long term. The right staffing partner can help find contract candidates who intend on finding long-term employment, and are dependable.

Need help finding better warehouse employees? The team at Bear Staffing can help you attract and hire experienced warehouse employees who will provide the support you need to keep your company operations running smoothly. Get in touch with Bear Staffing today for more information.

Takeaways:

• Work with a staffing firm to skip some of the costly and lengthy parts of the recruitment process
• Hire candidates who are curious about the position
• Look for signs of long-term interest and loyalty to just one company so you don't have to go through the candidate search process again