Peak Staffing for Food Manufacturing & Distribution With Resource Employment Solutions
Peak season in the food manufacturing and distribution industry can stretch your workforce thin—especially when consumer demand spikes, compliance regulations tighten, and production lines are running nonstop. If your team isn’t properly staffed, delays, burnout, and safety risks can quickly escalate. At Resource Employment Solutions, we specialize in securing skilled, reliable temp and project-based labor to support peak production windows. Whether you need line workers, forklift operators, or warehouse supervisors, our national network ensures you’re never caught short-handed. Contact Resource Employment Solutions today to line up temp hire or project staffing before peak season hits and production ramps up.
Get Ahead of the Peak Season Rush
In food manufacturing and distribution, timing is everything. A missed shipment or a short-staffed shift can cost thousands, and damage relationships with your largest clients. As peak season approaches, food manufacturers and logistics leaders across the country are racing to secure qualified labor.
But here’s the challenge: the hiring window is shrinking. Demand for skilled warehouse workers, production assistants, and forklift operators spikes in Q4. If you wait too long, you’ll be left choosing between overpaying or underperforming.
At Resource Employment Solutions, we help food production and distribution facilities staff up with flexibility. Our temp hire and project staffing models let you scale your workforce quickly, without sacrificing quality or compliance.
What You Need to Know to Staff Peak Season Right
Plan Around Production Cycles
Peak season varies depending on your distribution channels, product shelf life, and regional demand. Start by mapping your busiest periods—and identifying workforce gaps in advance. This allows for smoother onboarding and less disruption.
Use Temp and Project Hires Strategically
Bringing on short-term workers doesn’t mean compromising on experience. RES gives you access to pre-vetted workers trained in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), food safety, sanitation, and cold-chain handling. Whether it’s line workers or supervisors, we build teams that understand compliance, safety, and speed.
We provide project-based staffing for seasonal production lines and temp hires to support fulfillment and warehouse operations.
Avoid Last-Minute Scrambles
Every year, we see companies trying to solve staffing shortages in November. By then, the best talent is booked, and you're stuck paying premium rates or dealing with training delays. A proactive staffing plan reduces cost and protects delivery timelines.
Look Beyond the Resume
In food manufacturing and warehousing, soft skills matter. Our screening process evaluates reliability, team fit, and shift-readiness—so you’re not gambling on walk-ins or temp apps that can’t deliver during crunch time.
Partner With a Staffing Team That Understands Peak Season
At Resource Employment Solutions, we understand how Q4 demand pressures impact food production and logistics teams. Our nationwide talent network includes skilled tradespeople, shift workers, line operators, packagers, and fulfillment experts, ready to work when and where you need them.
Contact Resource Employment Solutions today to lock in your temp hires or project-based labor before peak season begins. We’ll help you stay productive, compliant, and fully staffed, no matter how fast the orders come in.
The RES Onboarding Process
Our commitment to you is deeper than just providing a list of potential candidates. We are committed to designing and implementing the most effective staffing strategy for you. Here is what you can expect when you choose Resource Employment Solutions as your recruiting and staffing partner.
When you connect with Resource Employment Solutions, you will be matched with an account management team who specializes in placing top talent within your industry. You will have a dedicated recruiter or recruiting team assigned and they will remain your point of contact to understand your business and address all your staffing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide temp and project-based staffing for production line workers, packagers, sanitation teams, forklift operators, and supervisors across food manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Ideally, 4–6 weeks before your busiest period. That allows time for screening, onboarding, and compliance checks. The earlier you plan, the more options you'll have.
Yes. We support food processing plants, cold-chain distribution centers, warehouses, and fulfillment hubs with qualified, pre-screened talent nationwide. Contact Resource Employment Solutions today for help staffing manufacturing and distribution centers.
