Staffing a New Facility Opening in Phoenix

Opening a new warehouse, distribution center or location is exciting. It’s also one of the hardest times to staff.

You need people before you have a team, a track record or a routine. And you often need them on a tight timeline.

Why New Openings Are Hard to Staff

• You’re hiring a lot of people at once.

• You don’t yet know exactly how many people you’ll need long term.

• Processes are still being built, so roles change quickly.

• Opening dates rarely move, even when hiring falls behind.

How Temporary Staffing Helps

• Get help with setup work like unloading equipment, assembling shelving and stocking inventory.

• Fill early shifts while you hire your core team.

• Adjust headcount as you learn your real volume.

• Use temp-to-hire to see who fits before making permanent offers.

Plan Your Ramp-Up in Phases

Think about staffing in stages: setup, soft launch, full operation. Each stage needs different people and different numbers. Share that plan with your staffing partner early so they can line up workers for each phase.

Build Your Culture From Day One

The first people in a new building set the tone for everyone who comes after. Reliable, ready-to-work people make it easier to build the culture you want from the start.

Don’t Forget Safety and Training

New facilities often have new equipment, new layouts and new procedures. Plan time for safety orientation and training for every worker, temporary or permanent, before the work starts.

Opening Staffing With FLAT Staffing

FLAT Staffing provides quality, ready-to-work people for Phoenix-area warehouses, distribution centers, dealerships and auto auctions through temporary and temp-to-hire placements.

Opening something new? Visit our Partner With Us page or call 602-730-3312.