Here are some frequently asked questions that businesses ask about our staffing agency side.
Please contact us if you have further questions!
Candidate Vetting and Employee Benefits
What types of measures have you taken in response to COVID-19?
We have established a zero contact process for our candidates for the hiring process. All applications and document submissions are online. We also leverage online platforms to conduct interviews.
Will you administer pre-employment testing?
Yes. We are able to administer testing required by clients
Do you provide drug screens?
Yes, our staffing agency provides 10-panel drug screens at the request of clients.
Do you offer health coverage for your employees?
Health coverage is available at an extra cost to each employee.
Is there emergency health coverage in case of an on-site injury?
Yes, we have emergency health coverage through MED1. The injured employee only has to inform them that they are a Job Post employee.
Do you provide PPE?
We assist employees with purchasing Steel Toed Shoes and provide Ear Plugs and Safety Glasses.
Do you provide support for work transportation services?
Yes. We can assist with public transportation costs for employees such as offering bus tickets or paying for Uber-type costs. Arrangements for transportation reimbursement is then made, usually by deducting it from the employee’s paycheck.
About Our Candidates
How many people apply weekly?
This obviously varies, but typically anywhere between 40 and 60 individuals apply with us per week.
Have all of the employees you provide for us participated in Guiding Light programs?
No. Our staffing agency is open to everyone and our reach is throughout the Greater Grand Rapids Area.
Do you have skilled labor openings?
Yes. We place skilled labor for other Technical Manufacturing jobs such as CNC operators, Welders, and Maintenance Technicians.
Does The Job Post only fill Manufacturing or factory jobs?
In addition to manufacturing and factory jobs, we fill positions in a variety of industries including clerical, hospitality, customer service, construction, and heavy machinery.
Do you specialize in finding employees for entry-level jobs?
We provide employees for both entry-level jobs and for mid to upper-level positions.
Are all of your placements for full-time jobs?
Most placements are for full-time positions, but we also place for part-time and true temp positions.
How many of your applicants are interested in 3rd shift jobs?
Many applicants really enjoy working 3rd shift jobs and plenty of our applicants are available for that schedule. Overall, we have applicants interested in all shifts. Our job openings database is searchable by shift and can display the number of 3rd shift jobs available at any given time.
Process and Cost
How soon can you provide a candidate?
You may acquire new candidates typically between 24 hours and 1 week from the time you advise us of an opening. Higher skill level positions may take more time to process the information and complete preliminary vetting functions.
How long is the waiting period before we can direct-hire your employees?
The term of most temp services is 90 days before you can direct hire our employees. This can be negotiated which would impact the cost.
Is there a cost or is it possible to direct hire an employee early?
Yes. This is part of the negotiation.
What is the cost to partner with The Job Post to obtain employees for our business?
We remain competitive within the employment agency market. Ease of fill, quantity of placement, Workers Compensation rate, and skill level requirements impact cost. Quotes will be provided once we meet with you.
What is the process of hiring The Job Post?
Here is a diagram of how it works. A Business Development Manager will meet with your contact person and discuss needs and opportunities to partner. If that meeting produces an incentive for both parties, we begin the negotiation. Once the negotiation is complete, the agreement is drafted and signed by both parties. Then we schedule a tour of your facility with our recruiters and continue learning about processes and expectations. After the tour, we verify that we have all the necessary information to begin sourcing candidates. At this point, we are ready to conduct the process of filling positions.
