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How Laborup Helped Volunteer Case & Container Build a Skilled Workforce
February 24, 2025
Laborup
>80%
Savings in Cost-Per-Hire
5x faster
Time-to-fill
100%
Candidate Retention
Volunteer Case & Container specializes in custom protective packaging solutions, ensuring that everything from 30,000+ lb industrial equipment to delicate scientific instruments is securely transported. As a growing business, they needed skilled workers with highly specific experience—but traditional hiring methods weren’t delivering.
The Challenge: Finding the Right Skilled Talent Efficiently
For co-owner Jay King, hiring wasn’t just about filling roles—it was about finding workers with the exact expertise needed for their unique manufacturing processes.
"It’s not just about hiring a welder; we need a welder with experience in aluminum paneling over 4 ft by 8 ft. Or a CNC designer who has specifically worked with aluminum or foam. Those aren’t easy roles to fill."
– Jay King in Oak Ridge, TN
Volunteer Case & Container had previously used staffing agencies, but they often came with high costs and generic candidates who didn’t fully match their needs. As a small business, they needed a cost-effective solution that could bring in highly targeted, specialized talent.
The Solution: Laborup’s Advanced Matching Technology
Laborup provided a game-changing approach to hiring, combining AI-driven candidate matching with on-the-ground recruiting to reach skilled workers who traditional job boards missed.
- Precision Hiring: Laborup granularly identified candidates based on exact skill requirements, ensuring a perfect match.
- Expanded Reach: The platform sourced talent beyond Indeed or LinkedIn, pulling in skilled workers who hadn’t filled out job profiles before.
- Cost Savings: Laborup provided dramatically lower hiring costs compared to traditional staffing agencies.
- Built-In HR Support: For a small business without a large hiring team, Laborup functioned like an embedded HR system, making hiring seamless and efficient.
"Compared to other staffing agencies we’ve used, Laborup is dramatically cheaper and far more valuable. It’s like embedding a new HR system into our business. As a small company, that’s been a game-changer."
– Jay King
The Results: High-Quality Hires Without the Headaches
Thanks to Laborup, Volunteer Case & Container now has specialized, high-quality talent that meets their unique needs—all while saving time and reducing hiring costs.
Introduction
Our client is a prominent supplier in the tire industry, specializing in the precise handling of chemicals and materials critical to tire production. They oversee a complex process that involves the meticulous weighing of powders and pellets through partnerships with major manufacturers. They maintain high standards of quality across two locations, particularly in response to the importance of their product and fluctuating demand throughout the year.
Problem
In late May 2024, our client partnered with Traba to address persistent challenges with their existing staffing provider. They encountered significant issues with worker attendance and quality, which disrupted their operations and complicated efforts to transition temporary staff into full-time roles. They previously depended on a legacy staffing firm and had not actively pursued a new solution until Traba's outreach highlighted potential improvements. Acknowledging the need for a more efficient and dependable staffing strategy, our client sought a partner capable of delivering qualified workers at scale to meet their operational requirements.
Solution
Traba implemented a comprehensive staffing solution designed to build a qualified talent pool aligned with the client's unique operational demands. During peak periods in Q4, they require up to 30 staff members daily, with fluctuations based on production needs. The Traba platform enables our client to effortlessly post shifts and invite specific workers, streamlining the staffing process. They value the ability to access real-time data on attendance, which enhances accountability and operational efficiency. Our client manages their entire contingent workforce through the Traba portal, describing it as intuitive and easy to navigate. Additionally, they appreciate the collaborative approach fostered by in-person interactions with the Traba team, strengthening their partnership in workforce management.
Results
Since engaging with Traba, our client has unlocked new capabilities within their operations, achieving 95% consistency that facilitates effective workforce expansion. This partnership has positioned Traba as a key provider of staffing solutions within their broader network, empowering our client to grow while upholding the high-quality standards essential to their tire manufacturing processes. Their temp-to-hire positions have resulted in a 87% successful worker hire rate. With enhanced staffing support, they are better equipped to meet the evolving demands of the industry and ensure optimal operational performance.
Our Success
Customer Success
Hire top manufacturing talent in 3 weeks or less at half thecost of traditional staffing firms.
