No-shows
Unreliable workers disrupt production and overtime budgets.
Industries / Industrial & Logistics
Light Industrial recruiting
Reliable hourly talent, on demand.
Temporary and temp-to-hire light industrial staffing for assembly, packaging, production support and general labor roles.
Hiring challenges we solve
What makes light industrial hiring hard
Rapid scaling
Orders change weekly and headcount needs to follow.
Onboarding load
Screening, paperwork and safety orientation consume internal HR time.
Roles we fill
From entry level to leadership
General labor
General laborersPackagersLine workersSanitation crew
Production support
AssemblersMachine tendersKittingQuality checkers
Leads
Line leadsTeam leadsShift supervisorsSite coordinators
Our approach
How we recruit for Light Industrial
01
Calibrate
A kickoff call to define must-haves, pay bands and attendance, safety and physical requirements.
02
Source
Our specialist network plus modern sourcing tools build a wide qualified pool fast.
03
Vet personally
Every candidate is interviewed and verified by a Helix recruiter before you see them.
04
Place & follow up
We coordinate interviews and offers, then check in at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Client stories
How we've helped light industrial employers
Packaging company
The challenge
Weekly order swings made headcount hard to plan.
The result
Provided a flexible pool of vetted workers that scaled up and down with orders.
Assembly operation
The challenge
No-shows were disrupting daily output.
The result
Replaced unreliable staffing with pre-screened workers and on-site check-ins.
Client names withheld for confidentiality.
Ways to work with us
Engagement types
- Temporary staffing
- Temp-to-hire
- Contract
- Direct hire for leadership
FAQ
Common questions
How quickly can you fill light industrial roles?
Most requests are filled within 24–72 hours.
Do you handle onboarding paperwork?
Yes. We manage screening, I-9/E-Verify and onboarding for temporary workers.
Can workers convert to permanent?
Yes. Temp-to-hire lets you convert strong performers.