As a nationally recognized strike staffing agency, Huffmaster provides single-source staffing solutions spanning all industries. By providing semi-unskilled and skilled replacement workers, Huffmaster ensures our clients can continue their vital operations during times of crisis.
Huffmaster is always accepting applications for individuals with experience in:
- CDL truck driving
- Assembly/production
- Forklift/hi-lo operation
- Mechanics/maintenance
- General labor/warehouse
- Skilled trades
- General office
Huffmaster also works with school districts in Ohio when they are faced with teacher and support staff strikes. We maintain a database of available substitute teachers and support staff who are willing to continue the learning process with the students. We are always accepting applications for individuals with experience in:
- Substitute teaching in all academic subjects
- Teacher’s aides
- Custodians
- Mechanics/maintenance
- Cafeteria staff
- General office
Complete our online application to be notified when we have an upcoming job that fits your qualifications.
Positions Matched:
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Operator: Machine (Plastic)Location: Illinois Description: Show MoreHuffmaster Companies is currently recruiting Slitting Machine Operators to work an on-going strike close to Chicago, Illinois at a sterile packing facility. Must be able to travel on Tuesday, October 15th to begin work on Wednesday, October 16th. $22/hr Requirements:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please apply now or call 800-486-1544 and ask to speak to a recruiter. | Operator: Machine (Plastic) | Illinois | No |
Quality ControlLocation: Illinois Description: Show MoreHuffmaster Companies is currently recruiting experienced Quality Control Technicians to work an on-going strike close to Chicago, Illinois at a sterile packing facility. $40/hr Requirements:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please apply now or call 800-486-1544 and ask to speak to a recruiter. | Quality Control | Illinois | No |
Warehouse: Picker / PackerLocation: Illinois Description: Show MoreHuffmaster Companies is currently recruiting Manufacturer Packers to work an on-going strike close to Chicago, Illinois at a sterile packing facility. Must be able to travel on Tuesday, October 15th to begin work on Wednesday, October 16th. Requirements:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please apply now or call 800-486-1544 and ask to speak to a recruiter. | Warehouse: Picker / Packer | Illinois | No |
Operator: Machine (Plastic)Location: Illinois Description: Show MoreHuffmaster Companies is currently recruiting Machine Operators to work an on-going strike close to Chicago, Illinois at a sterile packing facility. Must be able to travel on Tuesday, October 15th to begin work on Wednesday, October 16th. Requirements:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please apply now or call 800-486-1544 and ask to speak to a recruiter. | Operator: Machine (Plastic) | Illinois | No |
Warehouse: ForkliftLocation: Illinois Description: Show MoreHuffmaster Companies is currently recruiting highly skilled Forklift Operators to work an on-going strike close to Chicago, Illinois at a sterile packing facility. Must be able to travel on Tuesday, October 15th to begin work on Wednesday, October 16th. Requirements:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please apply now or call 800-486-1544 and ask to speak to a recruiter. | Warehouse: Forklift | Illinois | No |
IndustrialLocation: Pennsylvania Description: Show MoreHuffmaster is recruiting experienced Machine Operator's to work at a warehouse facility in Pennsyvania.
$22/hr. 12 hour shifts 60 hour guarantee if you deploy, even if strike is averted Requirements:
DRESS CODE & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
We Provide:
Please submit a detailed resume or call and speak directly to a recruiter at | Industrial | Pennsylvania | No |
Electrician: IndustrialLocation: Oregon Description: Show MoreHuffmaster Companies is recruiting Oregon Licensed Industrial Electricians for a manufacturing facility located in the Portland area for a possible labor dispute that may occur in the beginning of September. Pay rate $70/hr 48 Hour Guarantee per each full week worked Overtime paid for all hours over 40 in a work week License Requirement: Licensed in the State of Oregon Job Requirements:
If you would like to speak to someone about this position please call .800-486-1544 | Electrician: Industrial | Oregon | No |
BoilermakerLocation: Oregon Description: Show MoreHuffmaster Companies is recruiting Operating Engineers (Boiler Operators) for a possible Labor dispute that may could occur at anytime.
Pay rate $60 per hour 48 Hour Guarantee per each full week worked Requirements: · Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push/pull, twist, and lift up to 50 pounds. · Respond to calls from plant personnel for emergency maintenance service. · Startup the equipment at the beginning of production, usually when the lines have been shut down over the weekend. · Perform scheduled routine, servicing and maintenance of plant utilities including boilers and HVAC and document the activity. · Assist and monitor outside vendors in the work they are contracted to perform work such as special inspections. · Must be able to operate different types of manufacturing equipment (pallet jack, forklift, high/low units)
We Provide: · Air travel or reimbursed mileage (one round trip) if you live within 300 miles of the job site · Daily Per Diem to cover meal expenses and incidentals · Hotel Accommodations (two people to a room)
If you would like to apply for this position, please call 800-486-1544. | Boilermaker | Oregon | No |
IndustrialLocation: Michigan Description: Show MoreHuffmaster is recruiting experienced Loader Operator to work during a possible job action at a construction company in Michigan.
| Industrial | Michigan | No |
IndustrialLocation: Michigan Description: Show MoreHuffmaster is recruiting experienced Excavator Operators to work during a possible job action at a construction company in Michigan.
| Industrial | Michigan | No |
IndustrialLocation: Michigan Description: Show MoreHuffmaster is recruiting experienced Grade Roll Operator to work during a possible job action at a construction company in Michigan.
| Industrial | Michigan | No |
Driver: Ready MixLocation: Travel Throughout the US Description: Show MoreAlthough we don't have any current ready mix assignment, please complete our online application, and we will contact you when we have a new assignment. The pay rates vary depending on the assignment.
Requirements:
Because these are typically labor disputes the actual duration of the assignments are not known. We do ask that you be available for at least 45 days to work any of our assignment. | Driver: Ready Mix | Travel Throughout the US | No |
Skilled WorkerLocation: Travel Throughout the US Description: Show MoreAlthough we may not currently be recruiting for the type work that you do, we encourage you to apply below and choose all the areas you have experience and we will contact you when we have a need for people with those skills. We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please complete our online application by following the link to apply or to speak to recruiter, please call 800-486-1544. | Skilled Worker | Travel Throughout the US | No |
CDL Driver: Class ALocation: Travel Throughout the US Description: Show MoreHuffmaster Companies staffs both temporary CDL-A delivery driver positions as well as CDL-A assignments for strikes throughout the US. Requirements:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please complete our online application by following the link to apply or to speak to recruiter, please call 800-486-1544. | CDL Driver: Class A | Travel Throughout the US | No |
Operator: TowerLocation: Washington Description: Show MoreWe are recruiting experienced Tower Operators to work during a possible labor dispute in Washington State at a Grain distribution facility, the potential start date is to be determined. Pay Rate is $55/hr Essential Job Duties include:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please complete our online application by following the link to apply or to speak to recruiter, please call 800-486-1544. | Operator: Tower | Washington | No |
Rail UnloaderLocation: Washington Description: Show MoreWe are recruiting experienced Rail Unloaders to work during a possible labor dispute in Washington State at a Grain distribution facility, the potential start date is to be determined. Pay Rate is $50/hr Essential Job Functions:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please complete our online application by following the link to apply or to speak to recruiter, please call 800-486-1544. | Rail Unloader | Washington | No |
Hatch TenderLocation: Washington Description: Show MoreWe are recruiting experienced Hatch Tenders for loading Grain to work during a possible labor dispute in the Northwest US. Essential duties include:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please complete our online application by following the link to apply or to speak to recruiter, please call 800-486-1544. | Hatch Tender | Washington | No |
Utility Worker (Loading Dust Trucks)Location: Washington Description: Show MoreWe are recruiting experienced Utility/Dust Truck Loaders to work during a possible labor dispute in Washington State at a grain distribution facility, the potential start date is to be determined. Pay Rate is $44/hr Essential Job Functions:
Job Summary
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If you are interested in working this assignment, please complete our online application by following the link to apply or to speak to recruiter, please call 800-486-1544.
| Utility Worker (Loading Dust Trucks) | Washington | No |
Operator: LocomotiveLocation: Washington Description: Show MoreWe are currently recruiting experienced Locomotive Operators to work during a possible labor dispute in Washington State, the potential start date is to be determined. Pay Rate is $55/hr Essential Job Functions:
Job Summary The locomotive operator runs the locomotive to move full cars around the track and into the rail unload and then pushes empty cars onto the track out onto the main line for removal. The Locomotive operator will also push to the stub track if any car needs repair. The locomotive operator takes direction from the switchman. The locomotive operator's cab is heated, but has no air conditioning. There are windows that open to provide outside air. The locomotive operator is required to inspect the locomotive at the start of each shift. When rail car movement is slack, the locomotive operator will clean the engine as necessary. As needed, the locomotive operator is also responsible to see that the engine is fueled and has correct oil levels. The locomotive operator also loads on sand as needed for traction. We Provide:
If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply now or call and speak to a recruiter at 800-486-1544 | Operator: Locomotive | Washington | No |
OilerLocation: Washington Description: Show MoreWe are recruiting experienced Oilers to work during a possible labor dispute in Washington State at a Grain distribution facility. The dates of this potential strike are unknown, but could happen at anytime. Pay Rate is $40/hr TASKS Include:
We Provide:
If you are interested in working this assignment, please complete our online application by following the link to apply or to speak to recruiter, please call 800-486-1544.
| Oiler | Washington | No |
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How do I get placed on an assignment?
For new candidates, the first step is to complete our online application by following the link in the open jobs section of the website.
We will then contact those who have completed our online application for the positions we are staffing and conduct a telephone interview. If you meet all the qualifications, you will be placed on the schedule and await the deployment order.
For personnel who are already in our application database, we run searches based on the job skills we are looking for and either email or call those individuals to see if they are interested in the assignment. If you meet the qualifications and are available for the assignment, you will be placed on the schedule.
Where are the assignments?
Assignments can be located anywhere in the United States. We currently do not work internationally.
How often will I work?
The amount of work we have is dependent on many variables, including what contracts we have, whether the strike happens or not, etc. Employment with Huffmaster is contingent employment. We encourage you to keep your contact information including both a phone number and email address up-to-date with us so we can contact you when we have assignments that meet your qualifications.
How many hours will I work?
For non-local personnel: shifts are typically 10-12 hours per day. The number of hours guaranteed per full week deployment will change from assignment to assignment. Typically, they are 60 hours per each full work week. The weekly guarantee will be listed in each deployment agreement.
For local personnel: shift times will vary depending on the assignment.
How long are the assignments?
Assignments can last from a day or two up to several months. Because we mostly work in strike situations, there is no way to know in advance how long an assignment will last.
Is there a specific period of time I must sign up for to deploy?
The amount of required commitment on your part will range from 45 to 60 days depending on the assignment, although there is always the possibility the strike or assignment will end early. Please speak to a recruiter for commitment requirements for specific assignments. The number of days of commitment will also be in the deployment agreement. After you reach the commitment for that specific assignment, you will have the option to continue at the site or return home.
Can I bring a pet or family member?
We cannot accommodate pets or family members.
Why do you require experience on all assignments?
Because the companies we work for are on strike, they need the workforce we provide to be proficient and able to hit the ground running. Therefore, we need people who do not require training in any of the skilled positions.
Can I work for Huffmaster if I do not live in the United States?
We do not offer or assist with work visas. Everyone who works for Huffmaster must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
How do I get to the job site?
For non-local positions: we will provide confirmation of a prepaid airplane ticket. All you need to do is arrive at the airport with your luggage, money for baggage fees and identification, and check in at the counter. If you are flying an airline that charges for baggage, Huffmaster will reimburse you for ONE checked bag if you turn in your receipt to your coordinator when you arrive at the job site.
Please make sure to arrive at least 2 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart to allow time to check in and get through security.
If you live too close to fly, we will reimburse mileage to drive to the job site up to 300 miles each way, or provide transportation by other commercial transportation.
For local positions: some of our clients prefer us to recruit from the local job market. On those assignments, you will be responsible to commute daily from your home to a meeting location where you will be transported across the picket line by our security personnel.
How much lead time will I have before I need to travel?
The specific deployment date is often not known until 12-48 hours before we deploy. Those who can travel within 24 hours’ notice are preferred.
What documentation is needed to fly?
The TSA requires a valid government-issued photo ID in order to fly. The name on your ID must match the name on your ticket. Please make sure your name is accurate on the flight we send you.
Where do I stay?
We provide hotel accommodations at a hotel in the vicinity of the facility.
Do I have to share a room?
Yes, personnel are assigned two people to a hotel room, with a bed for each. We try to put people in rooms with opposite shift personnel. However, due to many variables, this cannot be guaranteed.
What about costs for meals?
Each person staying in provided housing will receive daily per diem to be used for meal expenses. This is paid daily on a debit card you will be issued when you arrive at the first strike you work. You should keep your card, as it can be used from assignment to assignment.
How do I get around/get food?
You will be picked up at the airport when you arrive at your destination city and will be transported to the job site. We will have vehicles that transport you to and from the job, as well as for courtesy runs during your off hours. Whenever possible, we try to stay in hotels that also have food/restaurants within walking distance.
What do I wear?
If there are specific clothing requirements, that will be conveyed during the scheduling and deployment agreement process. We ask ALL our employees to represent Huffmaster well, therefore all clothing should be clean, free from holes and offensive wording/photos/drawings, and fit properly.
Many assignments require steel/composite-toed safety shoes. Even if your assignment doesn’t require the safety shoes, ALL employees should always wear slip resistant shoes while working.
Do I need to bring my own tools?
Most assignments do not require you to bring your own tools. If an assignment wants you to bring tools, we will let you know when scheduling.
What is the rate of pay?
The rate of pay varies depending on the type of work and the facility. Please see the job posting or speak to a recruiter for the pay rate for specific assignments.
When do we get paid?
Paydays are every Monday. Pay weeks are Sunday through Saturday. It takes one week to process payroll. For example, for pay period Sunday, June 3 – Saturday, June 9, the pay date for that period would be Monday, June 18.
How will I receive my wages?
You will have the option of direct deposit to your personal bank account, have your wages paid on the debit card issued for per diem, or a paper check. Please note paper checks are mailed to your home address, and sent via United States Postal Service, so we recommend direct deposit or the payroll debit card so you will have access to your funds while on assignment.
Why does my recruiter change?
Our recruiters work in all areas of our department: healthcare strike staffing, security staffing, as well as industrial staffing. Depending on what strikes/assignments we are currently staffing, recruiters may be moved to work in specific areas or on specific strikes.
I’ve been requested to send in documents, how can I send them to you?
Depending on the position, you may be requested to submit copies of documents such as your DOT card if you are a CDL driver, etc. You can submit documents in several ways:
Email: Please email copies of your documents to profiles@huffmaster.com
Fax: Please fax to 866.686.5284
If you do not have access to a traditional scanner or fax, there are many free programs for smartphones that can scan your documents using the camera on your phone. One that works well is called Camscanner Free.
How often should I check in?
If you are available to work, please check in with recruiters once per week. Call the industrial staffing hotline at 800.486.1544 and let the recruiter know you are available for an assignment. You may also check in by sending an email to staffing@huffmaster.com.
Do you just do strikes?
No, we also staff for companies when they have a staffing shortage.