Running an efficient warehouse takes more than just moving boxes and meeting quotas. From safety protocols to order accuracy, every detail plays a part in your bottom line. And one of the biggest cost drivers? Staffing.
Frequent turnover, ongoing training, absenteeism, and inconsistent performance can quickly rack up expenses. That’s where Alternative Staffing steps in. Our warehouse staffing solutions go beyond simply filling shifts — we help you build a stronger, more cost-effective workforce.
Here’s how we tackle the key staffing challenges that impact your bottom line and keep your operations running smoothly.
Where Warehouse Costs Add Up
Understanding the true cost of staffing issues is the first step toward solving them. Here are some of the most common hidden expenses:
1. Constant Turnover
Warehouses often experience rapid employee turnover — a drain on both time and resources. Each new hire means more recruiting, more onboarding, and more downtime as they get up to speed.
2. Training Expenses
New hires can’t contribute effectively without proper training. If your workforce lacks staying power, you’re stuck in a costly cycle of repeating the same training sessions over and over.
3. Absences and No-shows
Unreliable attendance causes major disruptions. When staff calls out or doesn’t show up, managers scramble, productivity dips, and your customer satisfaction can take a hit.
4. Workplace Injuries
Underqualified or poorly matched employees are more likely to cause or suffer accidents. Injuries increase your insurance costs and slow down operations.
5. Mistakes and Rework
When workers aren’t the right fit, errors follow — whether it’s shipping mistakes, inventory issues, or damaged goods. These mishaps waste time, materials, and often result in lost business.
How Alternative Staffing Helps You Save
At Alternative Staffing, we tailor our hiring approach to the unique needs of each warehouse we serve. Through our thorough screening and placement process, we help companies reduce turnover, limit risk, and improve day-to-day performance.
1. Lower Turnover Through Better Matching
We screen candidates not just for experience, but for attitude, reliability, and team fit. By finding the right people from the start, we help reduce employee churn and increase job satisfaction.
📉 Client Highlight: One company we partnered with dropped its turnover rate from 120% to 30% — and saw a 30% boost in productivity.
2. Minimize Training Costs
Our placements come equipped with the right skills for the job, whether it’s forklift certification or quality control know-how. That means your team spends less time training and more time getting the job done.
3. Improve Attendance and Reliability
We prioritize dependable individuals who take their roles seriously. Our placements consistently show up ready to work, helping your operations stay on track day after day.
✅ Proven Results: 99% of our placements are asked to return — a testament to their reliability and work ethic.
4. Create a Safer Work Environment
We place candidates who are qualified and safety-conscious. That helps lower your risk of injuries and compensation claims — and contributes to a healthier work culture overall.
5. Reduce Costly Mistakes
When the right people are in the right roles, mistakes drop dramatically. Our employees know how to fulfill orders accurately, care for inventory, and keep your warehouse running efficiently.
🚚 Real Impact: A client dealing with frequent inventory issues saw a dramatic drop in errors — and an increase in profits — after we refined their staffing strategy.
More Than Staffing — A True Warehouse Partner
At Alternative Staffing, we’re not just another staffing agency. We’re a strategic partner focused on helping you build a workforce that performs, sticks around, and supports your long-term goals.
Here’s what our partners typically achieve:
- Fewer hiring headaches
- Less turnover
- More efficient daily operations
- Lower labor-related costs
Let’s Talk About Your Warehouse Needs
Every warehouse is different — so our solutions are never one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re dealing with staffing shortages, high costs, or quality control issues, we’ll create a plan to fit your needs and budget.
Let’s reduce costs and increase stability — together.
Reach out to Alternative Staffing today to discover how a better staffing strategy can transform your warehouse operations.