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The Top 4 Skills the Best Industrial Workers Possess

Hiring talented industrial workers is tough, but there are some steps you can take at the beginning of the hiring process that will help. Take the pain out of industrial staffing by looking for specific skills while screening and interviewing. Here are 4 skills good industrial workers possess, no matter the precise role or industry.

1. Experienced: This is always the first thing you should look for when interviewing a candidate. But it’s especially crucial for temporary jobs, especially when there are safety concerns: a worker with limited experience in a particular role or industry is going to require more onboarding and training, and that takes time you may not have. Past experience is a surefire way to make sure your new assemblers, plant managers, equipment operators, etc. have the skills they need to jump into the job on day one. 

2. Has Integrity: You’ll want to make sure your employees have a track record of integrity. They should be punctual, have a history of getting things done in a timely manner, and generally have a good relationship with past employers. This information can be discovered through reference checks and screenings (as well as the interview). 

3. Strong/Has Endurance – Many industrial jobs have physical requirements, including lifting heavy objects, operating machinery, walking long distances, and/or performing repetitive physical tasks. Even manager or logistics roles may require your new employee to walk significant distances to oversee the work in a factory or warehouse. So, physical strength is important for most industrial workers. 

4. Cooperative: Industrial staff will likely have to work with a large team to properly execute a job, and they may not have a lot of time to get to know everyone if they are hired on a temp basis. Look for candidates who have a good track record working with teams and ask questions in your interviews that specifically speak to past experience with teamwork and/or management styles (if relevant). 

Adequate screening at the beginning of the hiring process will eliminate unqualified candidates and make the best candidates stand out. We hope these tips help you find the best candidates to meet your industrial staffing needs.