Temporary Staffing Agency in Chicago, IL

Fast, Screened, Ready to Work

For most standard roles warehouse associates, general labor, production workers, office staff we can deploy workers within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your request. For urgent same-day needs, call us directly at (443) 345-6490 and we will make every effort to respond immediately. Specialized roles or high-volume requests may require 48 to 72 hours.

There is no strict minimum. We place workers for single-day assignments, week-long projects, seasonal campaigns of several months, and everything in between. Our goal is to match the duration of placement to your actual operational need.

Yes. If a temporary worker proves to be a strong fit, you can transition them to permanent employment. This is commonly called a temp-to-hire arrangement. Apex WFP’s temp-to-hire program is specifically structured for this purpose with a defined evaluation period before a permanent offer is made. Ask your account manager about conversion terms.

Apex WorkForce Partners pays all temporary workers directly. We process weekly payroll, handle all tax withholding, and manage workers’ compensation coverage. You receive a single weekly invoice from Apex WFP reflecting hours worked. You never process payroll for our temporary workers.

Temporary workers placed by Apex WFP are covered under our workers’ compensation insurance policy. In the event of an on-site injury, you contact your Apex WFP account manager immediately. We manage the workers’ comp claim, coordinate with our insurance carrier, and keep you informed throughout the process. Your company’s workers’ comp exposure for our temporary workers is zero.

For roles requiring certified forklift operation, we verify current certification status during the screening process. We confirm sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, and order picker certifications as applicable to your requirement. If a candidate’s certification has lapsed, we do not place them in a role requiring active certification without bringing it current.

Yes. We regularly support distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and logistics operations requiring 20 to 100+ temporary workers. Our onsite staffing management service is designed for high-volume employers and includes a dedicated on-site coordinator who manages daily headcount, scheduling, and worker performance at your facility.

Our primary temporary staffing specialties in Chicago are warehouse and distribution, logistics and supply chain, light industrial and manufacturing, and events, office and administrative, accounting and finance, and real estate and property services.

Every candidate is screened through a structured process including phone screening, work history review, skills assessment, background check, and I-9 verification. For industrial roles, we confirm safety awareness. For skilled roles, we verify certifications. We do not place candidates who do not pass our screening standards.

The bill rate for a temporary worker which includes the worker’s pay plus Apex WFP’s markup for payroll taxes, insurance, and service is higher than a comparable direct employee’s hourly wage. However, the total cost of a temporary worker is typically lower than a permanent hire when you account for recruiting costs, onboarding time, benefits, and the risk of a bad hire. For short-term and variable workforce needs, temporary staffing is consistently the more cost-effective solution.

We are locally based in Chicago, not a national franchise operating from a remote office. We have direct knowledge of the Chicago labor market, the commuting patterns, the going rates, and the candidate pool. We combine that local knowledge with a rigorous screening process, dedicated account management, and a commitment to honest communication. When we say we can fill a role, we mean it.