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Heavy Industrial Staffing: Finding An Industrial Staffing Agency

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Have you tried unsuccessfully to partner with traditional staffing agencies for your heavy industrial staffing needs? There are several factors that set heavy industrial staffing agencies apart from traditional staffing agencies.

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Many light industrial staffing agencies recruit for positions such as welders, fabricators, and other semi-skilled positions. The majority of these positions are light in nature and require far less training and experience than skilled trades positions. Hiring unskilled workers for heavy industrial positions such as pipe fitters, pipe welders, industrial electricians, combo welders, and millwrights could result in losses and damages in the tens of thousands of dollars in as quickly as one day on the job. In addition to damaged materials, equipment, and loss of production, unskilled workers performing heavy industrial jobs are more likely to get injured on the job.

The processes, tools, and equipment involved in industrial construction projects can often result in serious injuries when duties are performed by unskilled workers. While the ability to get someone in place for the position faster by partnering with an existing partner may seem appealing, the consequences can be long term.

So how do you identify a skilled trades staffing agency or industrial staffing agency? Here are a few ways to identify a skilled trades recruiter:

  • The company website shows that at least a portion of their staff is dedicated to skilled trades or industrial staffing.
  • They should provide a list of positions that they staff for industrial projects such as pipe fitters, pipe welders, industrial electricians, combo welders, and millwrights.
  • Ask them how many shutdowns and turnarounds they supplied staff for in the past year. If they seem confused, continue your search elsewhere.
  • Ask them to describe how they support and encourage safety for their industrial and skilled trades workers. If their answer is generic in nature such as a basic safety quiz or video is performed upon hire, they likely do not specialize in industrial and skilled trades placements.
  • Inquire as to what safety services and training are available through their company. Do they employ a full time safety team?
  • Ask for references. If you are still unsure about a staffing agency’s ability to provide you with safe and skilled industrial workers ask them to if they are able to provide a list of industrial projects they have provided skilled trades staff for in the past.

Obtaining, running, and managing heavy industrial construction projects can be difficult enough with qualified and experienced industrial workers. Don’t chance your company’s reputation, financial state, and future with unskilled talent on the job.

Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, driver, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities?  Visit our job board  for more information!  Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 22,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

 

Environmental Staffing Careers: Sales Manager

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Whether you are experienced in the environmental staffing industry, or possess outside sales experience in a skilled trade; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Manager position with Trillium Environmental Services may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Managers work closely with outside contractors and facilities to identify a environmental or heavy industrial staffing plan that best fits the needs of their projects and budgets. Providing contractors and facilities with predictable pricing allows our clients the opportunity to provide more accurate bids and have the security of knowing that they can obtain the skilled trades talent to get the job done right and on time.

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A Sales Manager role with Trillium Environmental involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from project managers to those who have previous held sales positions for skilled trades industry suppliers. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the environmental or heavy industrial industries, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Sales Manager career with Trillium Environmental Services.

 

 Click here to express interest in a construction staffing career with Trillium Environmental Services, recognized as a national leader in environmental and heavy industrial staffing.

 

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

 

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Construction Staffing Careers: Sales Manager

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Whether you are experienced in the construction staffing industry, or possess outside sales experience in a skilled trade; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Manager position with Trillium Construction Services may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Managers work closely with outside contractors to identify a construction staffing plan that best fits the needs of their projects and budgets. Providing contractors with predictable pricing allows our clients the opportunity to provide more accurate bids and have the security of knowing that they can obtain the skilled trades talent to get the job done right and on time.

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“My day can range from meeting with a large national contractor on a job site, to discussing the complete hiring needs and workforce management for a small subcontractor, and everything in between. The gratification I get from seeing my client meet their project deadlines with ease and supplying skilled trade workers to several different trades on the same job site makes my job fun and ever changing. Having a strong knowledge of what needs to take place for a  project to run successfully and having a team of recruiters that I can count on to locate talent makes my branch and my clients successful.” stated Tabitha Connolly, Sales Manager.

 

A Sales Manager role with Trillium Construction involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from construction project managers to those who have previous held sales positions for construction industry suppliers. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the construction industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Sales Manager career with Trillium Construction Services.

 

Click here to express interest in a construction staffing career with Trillium Construction, recognized as a national leader in construction staffing.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

 

Construction Staffing Careers: Branch Manager

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If you excel in an environment that offers a balance of sales, management, and interaction with others; a career as a Branch Manager may be a great choice for you! Our construction staffing branches offer those who have an interest or knowledge base in the construction and heavy industrial industries the opportunity to join an a nationally leading brand for an exciting career opportunity!

Our construction staffing Branch Managers are responsible for achieving the financial goals and increasing the growth and profitability of a branch office while developing and maintaining client relationships, internal staff, and promoting a cohesive positive team environment. A career as a Branch Manager with Trillium Construction, provides you with an opportunity to develop a dynamic sales and recruitment team that provide general and subcontractors with the skilled trades talent needed to complete their projects in a safe and timely manner.

iStock_000017756250Medium“As a Branch Manager at Trillium I have been able to incorporate my interest in construction, my supervisory skills, and my desire to achieve personal financial success. I lead a team that is as dedicated to help staff projects, as my clients are to completing their projects effectively. The level of pride that our staff takes in their work, their employees, and their clients’ success sets us apart from the competition.” stated Jesse Remer, Branch Manager.

Our Branch Managers’ previous backgrounds range from construction project managers, experienced construction staffing professionals, and construction superintendents to driven business graduates with a strong interest in the growing construction industry. If you are driven to provide results, have knowledge or interest in the construction industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Branch Manager career with Trillium Construction Services.

 

Click here to express interest in a construction staffing career with Trillium Construction, recognized as a national leader in construction staffing.

 

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Meet The Team: Steve Rosenberger

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Steve Rosenberger, Regional Vice President of Trillium Environmental, began his career with Trillium over 12 years ago. Steve leads our environmental and industrial staffing groups in providing contractors nationwide with support staff for project based shutdowns and turnarounds including: hydroblasters, general laborers, HAZWOPER trained technicians, and tank cleaners. In addition, Steve manages traditional staffing offices in New Orleans, LA and Morton, IL.

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“I began my career more than 12 years ago with Trillium. A few short years after I started, I realized I had a real passion and commitment for this industry. Passion and commitment translate into profits by anticipating, planning and delivering quality services to my clients. Exceeding my clients’ expectations has always been the goal. When you do this, you build a very loyal following. Niche services are where I belong. It allows me to do what I do best. Along the way, I have been successful at building a strong team of professional sales and support personnel that has allowed me to spend time on strategic growth issues for the future.” stated Steve Rosenberger.

Leading a division that provides industrial and environmental staffing in all fifty states as well as managing offices in several states across the country, Steve travels fairly frequently. As with any position, maintaining a fair work and personal life balance is essential to finding a career that is mutually rewarding for the employee and the employer long term. “Balance is a very difficult thing to accomplish some days. I do my best to give my employer and my family 100 percent every day. I am lucky, though. My employer promotes work/home balance and my family appreciates the opportunity my career has given me.” stated Rosenberger.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

René Poch Announces Trillium's 30th Business Anniversary

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René Poch, CEO and founder of the Trillium family of companies which includes Trillium Staffing Solutions, Trillium Driver Solutions, Trillium Construction Services, Trillium Environmental, Trillium Marine, and Trillium Technical; announces Trillium will celebrate their 30th business anniversary in March of 2014.

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Originating as a single location in Battle Creek, Michigan in March 1984, Trillium has experienced consistent growth and expansion under the direction of René Poch,  becoming recognized as a national leader in staffing. Today, the Trillium Staffing brand includes approximately 80 offices nationwide with several areas of recruiting and staffing specialties including but not limited to:

  • Industrial Staffing
  • Professional Staffing
  • Accounting Staffing
  • Driver Staffing
  • Skilled Trades Staffing
  • Construction Staffing
  • CNC Staffing
  • Technical Manufacturing Staffing
  • Engineering Staffing
  • IT Staffing
  • Environmental Staffing
  • Manufacturing Staffing
  • Technical Staffing

The organization’s commitment to excellence has been the driving force behind its growth and expansion. Trillium is recognized today by Staffing Industry Analysts in the top 25 Largest Industrial U.S. Staffing Firms and in the top 75 U.S. Staffing Firms.

“Many years ago when we started the company we felt that there were a couple of things that we needed to do particularly well. The first was to give great customer service, that means finding the absolute best candidate for the jobs that we have available. Today, we use a partnership approach between our candidates and our clients to find the best possible career matches,” states René Poch, CEO.

 

With a recruitment team of approximately 250 individuals nationwide, Trillium excels at attracting, identifying, and recruiting some of the best candidates in each line of work. Trillium uses the latest technology and sourcing tools available to locate and identify talent for some of the industry’s hardest to fill positions. Trillium employees have access to careers with some of the nation’s leading employers along with competitive pay and benefit options.

 

“We have the same commitments to each and every one of our employees as we do our clients. We have high expectations and our requirements are stringent. Once you become an employee of Trillium, we’ll do everything in our power to help you succeed and meet your career goals. When our employees are successful, we’ve done our job,” stated René Poch, CEO.

Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, driver, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities?  Visit our job board  for more information!  Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Workforce Planning 2014…Are You Prepared?

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With 2014 only a few days away, have you completed your workforce planning? While many organizations put pencil to paper on budgets, sales projects, and business expansions; many forget how their workforce allows them to meet these goals. Don’t be one of them!

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Entering 2014 many experts are projecting a continued shortage of talent for skilled and professional level positions, that will only continue to worsen with the attrition of the baby boomers. Protect your human capital and ensure that you have the staff in place to keep your business running smoothly in the new year. Here are a few quick tips:

·         Take roll call. Who do you have on staff that is planning to retire or may cut back to part time? Look to your current staff to see if you have the human capital to absorb these responsibilities or whether you may need to add to back fill these roles.

·         Locate your unrealized talent. We all have it. While we tend to focus on unrealized sales or potential business, sometimes we forget that we have unrealized talent already available in our organization. How can these individuals help you meet your goals for the new year? Have you met with them to ensure that they are happy and plan to stay with the organization? If not, now is the time!

·         Plan and plan again. While most organizations plan to fill future openings on their own, in today’s talent shortage that isn’t always possible. As many as 90% of companies partner with a staffing agency to help them locate talent. If this is a possibility for your organization in the upcoming year be sure to account for these costs when budget planning and begin meeting with potential recruiters before your need is to arise. Locating the right recruiter for your organization is imperative. Hiring the wrong recruiter could result in weeks of down time, unrealized sales, and missed opportunities.

Trillium is excited to be entering our 30th year of business in 2014 and is truly grateful to our over 5,000 clients nationwide that count on us to deliver them the talent they need to excel in their industries. We appreciate the opportunity to help you locate your greatest asset, your team!

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

 

Traveling Contract Workforce: A Modern Contractor's Solution

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While temporary and contract labor have long been a part of the design of most skilled workforces, traveling contract labor has given many contractors their competitive edge in recent years. After establishing a credible resource, having a pool of traveling contract labor to provide skilled and unskilled workforce solutions for your projects in remote locations can be as easy as a phone call or email.

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Attrition has been a growing battle for several industries and is a continuous battle for drivers, heavy industrial workforce, and environmental remediation staff.  Locating staff on short notice and in remote areas of the country only increases the difficulty to have a qualified and safe workforce to staff your projects. Access to a mobile workforce of skilled and unskilled labor can reduce your overhead, delays in scheduling, and allow your organization to take on additional projects above what your current workforce is able to complete.

While many contractors focus on locating a local staffing provider in areas that they do not typically do business, they may open themselves up for unnecessary liabilities and costly mistakes. Industrial and environmental contractors often require temporary staff that are trained, certified, and screened to perform specific duties in unique environments and conditions. Many staffing companies and day labor providers are unable to locate a workforce capable of these type of duties quickly. Having the wrong staff in place can often end up worse than having no staff in place. Mistakes made by unqualified help can result in costly scrap materials, overtime, and injuries. In addition to the initial costs the effects on your OSHA log, EMR rates, and overall job site moral can be long lasting. Completing due diligence to find the right provider for talent, can have a large impact on the success of your individual projects and your organization as a whole.

A company who excels in providing a mobile workforce should be able to provide you with testimonials from other clients, an outline of where they have offices and satellite branches for employee recruitment and screening, and be well versed in handling employment issues that come with a mobile workforce. Traveling workforces present their own set of challenges to an inexperienced recruiter. Inquire with potential partners on what their biggest challenges are managing a traveling workforce, what resources they make available to their staff, and how they have handled challenges in the past.

 

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

 


Job Seekers Strongly Prefer Job Boards Over Social Media!

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With the ever changing technologies available, do you ever wonder how candidates prefer to locate a new career? We have your answer! In a recent study by Beyond.com, over 5,200 job seekers shed light on their job search tendencies. The poll which included job seekers from Gen Y (18-29 years of age), Gen X (30-47 years of age), and Baby Boomers (48-67 years of age) revealed a wealth of knowledge for employers who are actively marketing career opportunities today!

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Who turns to job boards as their first resource in a job search?

Everyone.

  • 87% of Baby Boomers
  • 82% of Gen X
  • 77% of Gen Y

Who’s searching for job opportunities on Facebook?

Not as many as you may have guessed.

  • 21% of Gen Y
  • 15% of Gen X
  • 10% of Baby Boomers

How much time are they investing in their career search?

5-20 hours per week

Are you struggling to locate the talent needed to maintain your workforce? If you are actively using job boards to recruit and still find yourself in a talent drought, it may be time to consider reviewing your process job postings. Here are a few tips!

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today!  If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

 

Staffing Industry Statistics – It's All About The People!

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Do you wonder why 90% of companies seek recruiting assistance from staffing firms? Here are a few quick facts about the industry, it’s services, and why there is so much value in outsourcing your hard to fill positions!

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  • We hire. A lot. Staffing companies employ almost 3 million people every business day! These employees range from entry level on through executive management, allowing staffing companies to become experts in the hiring of almost anyone.
  • We have a pool of short term and contract employees. Have you ever tried to fill a temporary or contract position? These can be far more difficult to sell to a candidate when your company has nothing to offer them after peak season or a project is completed. Staffing firms hire 11.5 million temporary and contract employees throughout the year. Maintaining a pool of talent who is willing to work, or even prefers these types of assignments, is what we do.
  • Need someone full time? We’re great at that too! You may be surprised to learn that almost 80% of employees working for a staffing company work full time hours. This figure is almost even with the rest of the workforce.
  • Do you need a flexible workforce? We have it. About 90% of companies who partner with a staffing agency report that this gives them the ability to remain fully staffed during peak seasons.
  • We help build a permanent workforce solution. 80% of staffing clients report that staffing firms have provided them a good way to locate people who can become permanent employees.
  • We provide free training to employees. Have you struggled with on boarding new employees after an already lengthy recruiting process? Stop. 90% of staffing companies provide free training to their temporary and contract employees, freeing you of the additional time and resources.

Whether your needs are entry level, executive level, short term, or long term, an established staffing firm should be able to provide the solution. For more information on locating the right staffing firm for your business, click here or contact us today!

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today!  If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.