Same-day dispatch
When a line goes down at 05:00, our on-call desk texts confirmed workers who already cleared background checks and site safety orientation.
Industrial staffing · Milwaukee
Crews on the floor before the line stops.
Redwood Shift Staffing places welders, packers, forklift operators, and maintenance techs for food plants, metal shops, and logistics yards across southeast Wisconsin. Our dispatch desk answers at shift change, our safety team audits sites before first clock-in, and our coordinators know which plants run six-day weeks in Q4.
Same-day dispatch available for pre-cleared workers with site orientation on file.
Built for plant managers, not HR generalists
We measure filled shifts and attendance, not résumé volume. Recruiters walk the floor with supervisors so pallet rates, PPE rules, and overtime approvals are real—not guessed.
Safety before speed
We do not send anyone without documented forklift cert, steel-toe verification, and a hazard brief—even when production is screaming.
Long-tenure temps
Many placements stay six months or longer. We track attendance, coach workers, and flag issues before you make the termination call.
Payroll and comp included
Workers’ comp, unemployment, and weekly pay are on us. You approve hours in our portal; we handle W-2 and garnishments.
Conversion when ready
Temp-to-hire programs spell out conversion fees and hour thresholds up front so accounting is not surprised on invoice day.
Staffing programs compared
Every program includes a dedicated coordinator with a direct mobile line and documented safety orientation.
| Daily temp | Call-offs and short runs | 38–42% | Optional buyout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temp-to-hire | 90-day evaluation roles | 35–40% | After 720 hours |
| Weekend surge | Fri–Sun production spikes | 45% OT-aware | Not offered |
| On-site lead | Embedded coordinator | Flat weekly fee | Custom |
How a rush order moves
Timeline for a Friday packaging surge at a food plant.
- Thu 14:00
Order in portal
Plant manager submits headcount, shift times, and skill tags.
- Thu 16:30
Roster confirmed
Coordinator texts named workers with site codes and parking instructions.
- Fri 05:45
Clock-in verified
Supervisor scans badges; no-shows trigger backup list automatically.
- Fri 15:00
Hours approved
Digital timesheet routes to AP with OT rules applied.
Mitchell Street desk
- Active workers on file
- 940+
- Shifts filled within 4 hours
- 96%
- Client plants in SE Wisconsin
- 41
- Years on Mitchell Street
- 18
2026 markup bands
Rates vary by skill, shift differential, and volume. We quote in writing before the first worker clocks in.
Rebate at 50k hrs
General labor
Packers, loaders, sanitation—standard shifts.
USD38
- Workers’ comp included
- Weekly pay
- Portal time entry
Skilled industrial
Welding, CNC helper, maintenance tech.
USD44
- Cert verification
- Safety audit
- OT rules engine
On-site lead
Embedded coordinator plus backup pool.
USD3,200
- Dedicated mobile line
- Daily roster review
- Quarterly safety walk
Plant managers speak
“They would not send a forklift operator without the cert on file. Slowed us down once; saved us from an OSHA conversation.”
“Weekend surge crew showed up named, not ‘whoever is free.’ Parking passes and PPE sizes were right.”
“Our temp-to-hire conversion fee was in the contract on day one. Accounting actually smiled.”
Composite quotes from fictional Redwood Shift clients.
Staffing questions
How fast can you fill?
Pre-cleared workers with site orientation often deploy within four hours on weekdays.
Do you run background checks?
Yes. Checks and drug screens follow your plant policy before first assignment.
Who handles workers’ comp?
Redwood Shift carries comp and bills markup inclusive of payroll taxes.
Can we tour dispatch?
Plant managers visit Thursday mornings to see the live board—no slide deck.
Request a crew
Share shift dates, headcount, and skills. Coordinators respond within two hours on weekdays.
Need workers this week?
Call dispatch at +1 (414) 555-0183 or send the form—whichever gets you answers faster.