Temporary Staffing
Responsive labor for urgent openings, shift coverage, and production demand spikes. Fast placements with workers who show up and perform.
Request Temp Workers →Staffing built for manufacturers who can't afford disruption.
Agile supports New England manufacturers with flexible, reliable workforce solutions — from urgent temp coverage to long-term strategic hires.
48-Hour
Average placement speed
500+
Workers placed annually
NH & MA
Local recruiting expertise
20+ Years
Manufacturing staffing experience
The right model for every workforce challenge.
From urgent coverage to long-term hires, Agile has a staffing model designed to protect your production schedule and reduce disruption.
Temp-to-Hire
Evaluate fit, reliability, and attendance before making a long-term hiring decision. Reduce bad hires without slowing production.
Learn More →Direct Hire
Targeted recruiting for skilled, professional, and hard-to-fill roles. We find the right person so you don't have to sift through unqualified candidates.
Start a Search →Onsite Recruiting
An embedded Agile recruiter works directly from your facility, managing high-volume and ongoing workforce needs from the floor up.
Get Started →Payrolling Services
Simplify payroll administration, reduce compliance exposure, and manage your contingent workforce without the administrative overhead.
Learn More →Manufacturing Staffing
Specialized support for light industrial and production environments. Workers sourced through local networks with proven floor-ready experience.
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Temporary Staffing that actually shows up.
Manufacturers across New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts rely on Agile for fast, reliable temporary workers who are ready for the floor — not filtered through a national database.
- Placements within 24–48 hours of request
- Workers sourced through local recruiting networks
- Screened for reliability, attendance, and fit
- Agile handles all payroll and compliance
- No long-term commitment required
- Ongoing support and worker management
Find the model that fits.
Not every hiring need is the same. Use this guide to identify the staffing model that aligns with your timeline, commitment level, and workforce goals.
| Most Popular Temporary Staffing | Temp-to-Hire | Direct Hire | Onsite Recruiting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Urgent coverage, demand spikes, absences | Evaluating fit before committing | Skilled or hard-to-fill roles | High-volume, ongoing workforce needs |
| Time to placement | 24–48 hours | 2–5 days | 1–4 weeks | Ongoing |
| Employment type | Agile employee | Agile, then your payroll | Direct employee | Agile managed |
| Commitment required | None — flex as needed | Trial period (~90 days) | Permanent hire | Ongoing partnership |
| Agile handles payroll |
A practical process built for production speed.
We learn your workforce needs, source through local networks, screen for real-world fit, and stay engaged after placement so your team stays focused on production.
Start a ConversationUnderstand the need
We clarify the role, shift, skills, timeline, and your operating environment before sourcing a single candidate.
Source through local networks
We recruit through our regional relationships — not a national database — to find candidates who are local, available, and qualified.
Screen for reliability and fit
Every candidate is evaluated for attendance history, work experience, and readiness for your specific environment before any placement is made.
Place and stay engaged
We handle onboarding and payroll, and stay in contact after placement to support successful outcomes for you and the worker.
Production roles we staff across New England.
Agile fills a wide range of manufacturing and light industrial positions, from general labor to skilled machine operators.
Production & Assembly
Line operators, assemblers, general production workers
Machine Operation
CNC operators, forklift operators, press operators, material handling
Quality Control
QC inspectors, testers, quality assurance technicians
Warehouse & Logistics
Pick and pack, inventory, shipping and receiving, dock workers
Shipping & Receiving
Dock coordinators, freight handlers, shipping clerks
General Labor
Facility support, janitorial, packaging, material movement
Results manufacturers can measure.
48-hr
Average time to first placement
500+
Workers placed annually
~30%
Average reduction in overtime costs
95%
Client retention rate
"Agile is the only staffing partner that actually understands what our floor needs. When we have a gap, they fill it — fast, with people who actually show up."
Common questions about Agile staffing.
Have a question we didn't answer? Contact our team directly.
Talk to AgileHow quickly can Agile fill an open position?
For temporary staffing, we typically place workers within 24–48 hours of receiving your request. Temp-to-hire and direct hire placements may take slightly longer depending on the role and qualification requirements.
What industries does Agile specialize in?
We primarily serve light industrial and manufacturing companies across New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts — including production, assembly, warehousing, and logistics operations.
What's the difference between temp and temp-to-hire?
Temporary staffing provides flexible workers on Agile's payroll with no long-term commitment. Temp-to-hire gives you a structured trial period — typically 90 days — after which you can bring the worker onto your payroll permanently.
Does Agile handle payroll and compliance for temporary workers?
Yes. For temporary and temp-to-hire placements, Agile handles all payroll processing, taxes, workers' compensation, and compliance requirements. You pay a straightforward bill rate — no hidden fees.
Can Agile support seasonal ramp-ups or high-volume hiring?
Yes. We regularly support seasonal demand, production increases, and rapid ramp-ups for manufacturers across the region. Our onsite recruiting solution is specifically designed for high-volume and ongoing workforce management needs.
How are candidates screened before placement?
Every candidate goes through an intake process that evaluates work history, reliability, attendance patterns, and fit for your specific environment. We use local relationships — not just job boards — to build a pipeline of workers who are genuinely available and motivated.
Is there a minimum commitment or contract required?
For temporary staffing, there's no long-term commitment — you request workers when you need them and release them when you don't. Direct hire and onsite solutions involve a service agreement, which your Agile account manager will walk you through.
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Ready to build a more reliable workforce?
Talk to Agile about the roles you need to fill and the staffing model that fits your operation. Our team responds within one business day.
Fast response · Local manufacturing network · Flexible staffing
