Case Study: Regional Waste Operations in Southeast Michigan restores operations after a facility fire with PeopleReady

Regional Waste Operations in Southeast Michigan maintains 100% fill rates with PeopleReady

The customer, a regional waste operations company in Southeast Michigan, faced a critical challenge when a catastrophic fire forced a facility shutdown. This created an urgent need to reroute material and immediately find 35 qualified workers within 72 hours to avoid operational strain and service disruptions. They turned to the vendor, PeopleReady, and its JobStack platform for an emergency on-demand staffing solution.

PeopleReady implemented a solution by activating its nationwide staffing network to quickly source, screen, and deploy associates in under 72 hours. The vendor provided continuous support with daily recruiting and on-site management, which evolved into a long-term partnership. The results included a 100% fill rate, 140 total associates deployed, and 7 associates converted to full-time employees. This rapid mobilization stabilized operations and ensured full compliance, making PeopleReady the operation's exclusive workforce provider.