While technology has allowed for tremendous advancements in warehouse supply chain efficiency, there are also other factors that make or break a business -- most importantly, a motivated, hard-working staff. Top warehouse businesses around the world still depend on hiring the right people for the right job in order to maintain productivity. Because a business is only as efficient as the workers they hire, and many warehouse opportunities are so niche, it's often difficult to fill the necessary positions. In this guide, we’ll illustrate four tips designed to help employers find and hire the right candidates for important, hard-to-fill warehouse jobs so you operate at maximum efficiency. 1. Include as much detail in job descriptions as possible Warehouse jobs can vary a lot from business to business. For example, the duties of a forklift driver for one company may not necessarily require the same skills as driving one for another. When you are creating a job posting, be as specific and up front as possible about expectations and qualifications necessary to perform the duties. Bullet point format works well in job descriptions because it acts as an easily digestible checklist for applicants. You can then create long-form explanations underneath the bullet points if necessary. Including as much detail as possible in your job descriptions can be a major time saver because it helps to ensure that only qualified candidates apply. 2. Know the Red Flags to Look For in the Hiring Process The hiring process isn’t particularly fun for anyone. Hiring managers and decision-makers are tasked with the time drain of conducting interviews and reviewing resumes in addition to their normal job duties. It’s important to know which red flags to look for so the team doesn't have to repeat the hiring process.
Read our 5 Commonly Asked Interview Questions for Temporary Positions for more interview ideas. 3. Ask Detailed Questions in Online Applications Some warehouse jobs have very specific requirements that may even be regulated by law. It’s important to ask detailed and specific questions in online applications to avoid sifting through unnecessary details. Some example questions include:
Oftentimes, asking these specific questions can be better than asking for a resume when hiring warehouse employees for hard to fill jobs. 4. Focus on Brand & Culture for Hard-to-Fill-Jobs The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has a few interesting case studies that focus on recruiting and retaining warehouse workers. They argue that “brand and culture” play a major role in hiring warehouse employees. The case study includes an interesting example of a company, Romark, that offers competitive pay for its warehouse jobs. The company saw employee retention and hiring skyrocket after implementing two policies: air conditioned warehouses and allowing employees to remain on the clock while at lunch. Read more about How to Create a Desirable and Productive Work Environment for more ideas surrounding good work culture. Summit Staffing’s Team of Expert Recruiters Can Staff Your Hard to Fill Jobs.
Summit Staffing has the experience and expertise to develop a custom staffing solution to meet your needs. We work on projects ranging from customers that require a single temporary associate, to managing a 24/7 onsite operation with over 1200 temporary employees. By combining work ethic with state of the art technology, Summit Staffing has become the supplier of choice for hundreds of companies, large and small, throughout the Midwest including many publicly traded and international corporations. Contact us to learn more.
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2/23/2022 08:28:13 pm
You make a great point about cross-checking brands and their safety ratings. I need to get a forklift for my warehouse. Maybe I should just rent one out for cheaper overhead.
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5/12/2022 04:46:44 am
It was a good informative blog. become a logistician and get the certification
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5/24/2022 05:16:36 am
Fulfillment services work with retailers, e-commerce companies, corporations, and others to fulfill both B2B and B2C orders, shipping goods to end-users.
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