3PLogistiikka Group Oy - 9 Forklift Operators Hired

Challenge

3PLogistiikka Group Oy, a logistics service provider with locations in Pori and Turku serving clients across Finland, faced a challenging project requiring skilled and reliable forklift operators on a tight timeline. The company needed to find 9 skilled and responsible forklift operators within 2-3 weeks to handle the unloading of 312 trailers. Based on previous experience, the company expected that approximately 3-4 out of 9 temporary workers would not meet expectations and would need to be replaced. The project required careful selection of personnel to ensure both quality work and workplace safety.

"We had to find 2-3 skilled and responsible forklift operators within 2-3 weeks on an urgent timeline. Based on my previous experience, when you hire 9 people through a staffing company, usually about 3-4 of them need to be let go and replaced. We were prepared for that, but all nine handled the job beautifully and we hired one of them permanently into our company after the project." - Jussi Kammonen, Board Chairman, 3PLogistiikka Group Oy

"During the project we unloaded over thirty loads per day at best. Over 13,000 items were moved by forklift, and there were no significant damages to the goods, machines or workers, even though work was done at that pace. We were initially concerned about what would happen when working with strangers, but we actually got really good people to work." - Jussi Kammonen

"Staffing company prices don't differ much in practice these days, but those with a good network and the ability to research people's backgrounds, like Econia, can recommend just the right kind of workers." - Jussi Kammonen

3PLogistiikka Group Oy Econia

Solution

Econia provided personnel staffing services for this challenging project. The company's board chairman Jussi Kammonen was referred to Econia's Hannu Anttila by a trusted business partner. Econia carefully selected the most suitable candidates for the task and conducted thorough pre-screening. Despite the tight timeline, personnel selections were made with care and attention to detail. Econia handled all aspects including payroll, safety equipment, and work clothing, requiring only one contract between the company and Econia. The company was able to speak with each candidate beforehand by phone to ensure proper fit for the project.

Results

All 9 forklift operators hired through Econia performed excellently throughout the project, exceeding expectations. During the project, the company unloaded more than 30 loads per day at peak times, moving over 13,000 items with forklifts, with no significant damage to goods, equipment, or injuries to workers despite the fast pace. Contrary to previous experience where 3-4 out of 9 temporary workers typically needed replacement, all 9 workers proved to be excellent. One of the hired workers was so skilled that the company hired them permanently after the project ended. The careful personnel selection process significantly reduced workplace accidents and safety risks.