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What if there was an app that would connect warehouse workers who need a flexible schedule with employers who have short term projects? There is, and it is Ignite Industrial Professional’s new SPARK Flex Platform. It’s like Uber or Door Dash, but this app is designed specifically for the logistics industry. It’s perfect for students or parents or people with full time jobs who want to pick up some extra money. The SPARK Flex platform is our new web-based platform that allows people to set up a short profile (which only takes about 90 seconds!) and upload the days and …

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When it comes to growing your business, the bottom line is this: Your employees matter more than almost anything. That’s why we always look to partner with companies who are treating their employees like customers. Why? Because for most companies, customers come first. They are greeted with a smile and treated well. After all, your customers are the ones who give you business, referrals and more, right? Yes, but so do your employees! So, why should you treat them any differently than your valued customers? The fact is, you shouldn’t. Great employees make great companies. Here are some reasons why …

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At Ignite Industrial Professionals, our commitment to front-line workers is in our name. We treat them like the professionals they are, and when we work with employers in the supply chain industry, we look for the same kind of mentality.  We don’t want to place our industrial professionals in just any company. When we partner with those in the supply chain industry, we take care to look for key traits.  So, what are we looking for? It’s simple. We are looking for companies who understand the value and contributions of front line workers; their expertise and work ethic. We work …

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At Ignite Industrial Professionals, we have four company values that serve as our North Star – in our client interactions, our community work and the way we do business each and every day. I try to live these values daily in my role as CEO – not only because I believe in them, but because I believe in my employees and clients as well. At the root of Ignite Industrial Professionals is the goal to be the best company we can be: For our employees, our clients, the community and our shareholders. And it starts with these company values: Respect, …

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At Ignite, we pride ourselves on ensuring that industry professionals are safe at work. We start with skills validation. An easy way to reduce the risk of an incident or near miss is to ensure that employees have the skills that are represented on their resumes and can perform their job functions safely. We specialize in PIT(powered industrial truck) skills validation. Our branch in Grove City, Ohio is home to our very first training center and a skills validation course in our warehouse. Before putting anyone on a lift, we go through a refresher course where the emphasis on safety …

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What makes a great manufacturing employee If you think about what makes a great manufacturing employee, you might think of traits like strength and a solid work ethic. And you’d be correct because those two traits are absolutely important when it comes to being a great manufacturing employee. But there are other skills, depending on the company, the job, and each individual employee that can set you apart as you look for your dream manufacturing or industrial job. At Ignite Industrial Professionals, we pride ourselves on setting our people up for success, so here are some things we look for …

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In these times, finding employees for your supply chain business can be tough. You want employees who are in it for the long haul – and you know how important a strong workforce is, needing to value and treat them as part of a team. After all, your employees are the key to your supply chain business’ success. So, how does Ignite Industrial Professionals help? We help companies build the right team for the job. In most companies, the human resources team is responsible for 100 different things, including recruiting and retaining employees. At Ignite, we feel strongly that your …

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Our certified trainer will: Conduct the OSHA compliant classroom training at our training center Administer a written test and record the results for verification and compliance purposes Conduct hands-on evaluation of the operators on different types of powered industrial trucks Provide the operators with a forklift certification card identifying the types of PIT’s on which the operators demonstrated proficiency Forklift certifications can also be conducted at your facility! Check out the brochure

As the workforce evolves, making hourly workers feel part of the mission is important by Brian Devine, President and CEO, Ignite Industrial Professionals Published in The MHEDA Journal; Q2 2023 Hourly employees think differently about their jobs than salaried employees, period. I did not realize that until 2007, when I initi­ated a national survey of hourly employees to identify their preferences and priorities related to their jobs. Up to that point, I as­sumed that most people thought about their jobs the same way that I thought about my job. I was wrong. One of the most basic things that we …

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