Temporary and contract staffing for light industrial roles: warehouse, production, assembly, forklift, packaging, general labor, material handling, mechanics, and maintenance technicians.
Portland, OregonLight Industrial & White-Glove Recruiting
Only meet candidates worth your time
We do the deep discovery, selective sourcing, and screening so every candidate you meet is aligned to your role and culture. Fewer interviews, better fits, lower hiring costs.
Talk to a recruiter who actually listens before sending you anyone.
How it works
A process built on listening first
A clear path from first step to measurable outcome.
Deep discovery
We take the time to understand your company culture, specific role requirements, and hiring goals before sourcing anyone. No generic candidate dumps.
Selective sourcing
Our recruiters source through multiple channels and apply a rigorous screening process focused on qualifications, culture fit, and long-term success potential.
Curated presentation
You receive only the most relevant, aligned candidates. No flooding your inbox. Every submission comes with context on why this person fits your role.
Ongoing partnership
We stay engaged through onboarding and beyond. Transparent communication, consistent updates, and adaptable support as your hiring needs evolve.
What it does
Four services covering your full workforce needs
From entry-level warehouse labor to specialized engineering and plant leadership, BigFoot Staffing covers the spectrum.
Staffing
Temporary and contract staffing for light industrial roles: warehouse, production, assembly, forklift, packaging, general labor, material handling, mechanics, and maintenance technicians.
White-Glove Recruiting
Permanent placement recruiting for specialized and leadership positions: operations and plant management, engineering, journeyman mechanics, sales, HR, accounting, and administrative roles.
Payrolling
Payroll administration, tax handling, compliance, and HR paperwork management so you can reduce internal HR burden and focus on your core business.
Candidate Management
End-to-end hiring support from sourcing through onboarding. We manage the entire pipeline so your team spends time interviewing, not chasing.
What teams see
What partners say
“BigFoot Staffing has quickly become a valued hiring partner. They took the time to understand our hiring needs and have proven to be highly selective when presenting candidates, in a very short period of time compared to my previous experiences with recruiters. This has saved our team considerable time, while also reducing the costs of hiring as a result of their unique pricing model.”
FAQ
Common questions
What does BigFoot Staffing do?+
BigFoot Staffing is a comprehensive staffing and recruiting company in Portland, Oregon. We staff and recruit for two primary groups: light industrial roles (warehouse, production, assembly, forklift, packaging, general labor, material handling, mechanics, and maintenance techs) and white-glove recruiting for operations and plant management, engineering, journeyman mechanics, sales, HR, accounting, and administrative roles.
What services do you offer?+
Four core services: Staffing for temporary and contract positions, Recruiting for permanent placements, Payrolling to manage employment administration and reduce HR burden, and Candidate Management to streamline the entire hiring process from sourcing to onboarding.
How are you different from other staffing agencies?+
We use a proprietary S.Q.U.A.T.C.H. principles framework, a human-first philosophy, and a highly selective candidate presentation process. Unlike traditional firms that flood clients with resumes, we deeply understand your specific hiring needs and only present the most relevant candidates. This saves you considerable screening time and reduces overall hiring costs.
What is the S.Q.U.A.T.C.H. framework?+
S.Q.U.A.T.C.H. stands for Safety (prioritizing safety training and reducing workplace accidents), Quality (ensuring high standards and process consistency), Uniqueness (embracing creativity and authenticity), Agility (providing adaptable and flexible workflows), Transparency (maintaining open communication and accountability), Collaboration (building enduring partnerships), and Human-First (putting people and individual aspirations at the center of everything we do).
How does BigFoot Staffing save employers time and money?+
We save time by being highly selective when presenting candidates, eliminating the need to review large volumes of unqualified resumes. Our unique pricing model is competitive with traditional recruiting and offers dedicated support rates that rival in-house teams. The combination of selective presentation and efficient process contributes to overall cost savings.
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