Temporary & contract staffing
Add help for a busy season, a project, or an employee absence. Match staffing to the work you need covered.
When demand changesExplore this optionStaffing & recruiting · Northern MinnesotaGood people.
Good people.
Stronger business.
You have work to do. We help you find the people to do it. Connect with a locally owned Express team for temporary staffing, evaluation hire, and direct hire recruiting.
Local people you can call.218-WORKNOW
A local team. A wider reach.Brainerd · Grand Rapids · Northern Minnesota
People are at the heart
of what we do.
Locally ownedGrand Rapids office
Flexible solutionsTemporary to direct hire
Established networkExpress, founded in 1983
For employersAn open position
An open position
affects more than a schedule.
Overtime adds up. Managers spend time recruiting. Your best people take on more. Let’s build a hiring plan around what your business needs.
Evaluation hire
Get to know someone’s work on the job before deciding whether to bring them onto your team.
When fit mattersExplore this optionDirect hire recruiting
Let Express help find and screen candidates for a position on your company’s payroll.
When you’re building for the long termExplore this optionThe work we knowDifferent industries.
Explore all industriesDifferent industries.
One personal approach.
Manufacturing & industrialProduction, assembly, warehouse & logisticsSkilled trades & constructionHVAC, mechanics, maintenance & field crewsOffice & professionalAdministration, customer service & accountingResorts & hospitalityGuest services, kitchens, housekeeping & groundsMining & heavy industryMaintenance, fabrication & mine supportInsurance recruitingAgency talent & specialized direct hire
Planning a specialized project? Explore data center recruiting or temporary leave coverage.
How we work togetherLess time chasing applicants.
Less time chasing applicants.
More time running your business.
Start with a conversation about the work, the people, and the timing. We’ll help you make the next hiring decision.
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Tell us what you need.
The role, location, schedule, and skills. We’ll ask about the details that make someone successful on your team.
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We get to work recruiting.
Our team recruits and screens candidates, drawing on local connections and the Express recruitment process.
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Choose your next step.
Review the fit and discuss placement, onboarding, and the arrangement that makes sense for your business.
Northern Minnesota is homeWe know there’s more
We know there’s more
to a job than the job title.
A shift that works. A commute someone can make. The skills a business really needs. Those details matter when you’re hiring across Northern Minnesota.
Our Grand Rapids office serves employers and job seekers from the Brainerd Lakes Area through the Iron Range and communities farther north.
Grand Rapids & Itasca CountyLocal office. Connections throughout the region.
Brainerd Lakes & BemidjiProduction, service, hospitality, and skilled work.
The Iron Range & DuluthIndustrial, trades, office, and operational talent.
Border communities & beyondTalk with us about your worksite and recruiting needs.
Articles & insightsPractical help.
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Clearer hiring decisions.
A better hire starts with a clearer job brief.
Seven details to define before you post the role or call a recruiter.
Read the guideTemporary, evaluation hire, or direct hire?
Choose a recruiting approach around your workload and the decision you need to make.
Read the guidePlan for your busy season before it starts.
Work backward from peak demand, then make room for recruiting and training.
Read the guideA few common questionsGood questions.
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Can you help with just one position?
Yes. Start a conversation about a single opening, a temporary gap, or a larger staffing need. We’ll discuss the role and available options.
How quickly can someone start?
Timing depends on the role, location, schedule, screening requirements, and candidate availability. Tell us your target start date so we can talk realistically about next steps.
Do you offer direct hire?
Yes. Express can recruit and screen for positions that join your company’s payroll. Specialized direct-hire searches may extend nationally.
Do job seekers pay a fee?
No. Express does not charge job seekers for placement services. Visit our Find Work page to see how to get started.
Let’s talk about your next hire.
Tell us the role, the location, and when you need someone. We’ll talk through the options.
Have you worked with our team?
Your experience can help someone else choose their next step. We welcome an honest review from employers and job seekers.