How We Helped a Packaging Company Meet Holiday Demand Without Missing a Single Shipment
The Challenge
A national food packaging company faced a critical challenge heading into peak holiday season: they needed to double their workforce in just three days to meet rising order volumes. Previous staffing vendors failed to scale fast enough, and their internal team lacked the bandwidth to vet and onboard that many new hires on such short notice. The risk? Missed shipments, strained client relationships, and lost seasonal revenue.
Our Solution
Creative Personnel stepped in with a strategic and rapid-response staffing plan:
- Deployed 40+ trained general laborers within 72 hours
- Provided daily transportation to ensure attendance reliability
- Structured split-shift teams to increase production floor capacity
- Installed a dedicated on-site coordinator to oversee clock-ins, productivity, and team morale
- Supplied daily performance reporting to help leadership make data-driven adjustments in real time
The Results
- 72-hour full team deployment — ready before the first deadline hit
- Zero missed delivery deadlines during the four-week surge
- 98% daily attendance rate, even with double the staff
- 250% increase in total output compared to the same period the year before
“This was the first holiday season where we didn’t scramble for labor.”
— Production Manager, Food Packaging Division
Why It Worked
- Deep Talent Bench: We had qualified, pre-vetted workers already ready to go.
- On-Site Leadership: Our coordinator ensured smooth onboarding and productivity.
- Transportation Support: Solved absenteeism before it became a problem.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Daily reports gave management clarity and control.
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