Call Now
Website
Call
Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Staffing Partner Since 1994
Cardinal Staffing has been building partnerships for success since its founding in Port Clinton, Ohio in 1994. Over 25 years of industry experience have allowed us to expand into five states with 11 offices, delivering custom staffing solutions to diverse markets. As a leader in the staffing industry, we combine technology with traditional recruiting methods to connect employers with qualified candidates across light industrial, administrative, manufacturing, and skilled trades sectors. Our 2023 partnership with Surestaff, a nationally recognized staffing firm, has expanded our capabilities through 33+ locations and 24 enterprise accounts. We maintain core values of integrity, exceptional customer service, and community commitment while providing temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and on-site staffing solutions.

Our team of HR professionals, with an average tenure of 11 years, leverages advanced recruitment strategies and a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality placements that align with organizational culture. We specialize in solving urgent staffing needs through rapid response times and a deep understanding of local labor markets. Our payrolling services handle payroll management, tax compliance, and benefits administration for contingent workforces. Veteran support programs prioritize military veterans in our candidate matching process. With a focus on long-term partnerships, we act as an extension of client organizations to reduce administrative burdens and drive business growth.
Services
Light Industrial Staffing Administrative & Clerical Manufacturing Recruitment Skilled Trades Placement On-site Staffing Management
Details
  • Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
  • 25+ years of staffing industry experience with regional expertise
  • Customized solutions tailored to specific business cultures and needs
  • Nationwide resources through Surestaff partnership with 33+ locations
  • Veteran-focused hiring initiatives with priority placement status
  • 24/7 communication and dedicated account management support
What people say
Helpful and kind Best I've ever had Prompt and job focused Immediate job placement Excellent candidate quality
Services
Light Industrial Staffing
Our light industrial staffing solutions provide trained workers for warehouse operations, material handling, and production support roles. We supply reliable personnel for temporary, seasonal, or permanent positions including forklift operators, assembly line workers, and shipping/receiving clerks. With rigorous skills assessments and safety training, we ensure candidates meet specific operational requirements while maintaining OSHA compliance standards.
Administrative & Clerical
We deliver detail-oriented administrative professionals for front-office operations, financial departments, and executive support roles. Our candidates include experienced administrative assistants, accounts payable/receivable specialists, and customer service representatives who maintain office efficiency through proven organizational skills and modern software proficiency in document management systems and communication platforms.
Manufacturing Recruitment
Specialized manufacturing staffing solutions connect employers with skilled machine operators, quality control inspectors, and production line workers. Our candidates possess technical certifications and hands-on experience with CNC equipment, assembly processes, and quality assurance protocols to maintain production efficiency and product standards in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Skilled Trades Placement
We source certified tradespeople for electrical, welding, HVAC, and mechanical maintenance positions. Our skilled trades candidates include journeyman-level professionals with specialized certifications in robotics programming, CNC machining, and industrial fabrication to support complex manufacturing and infrastructure projects requiring precision technical expertise.
Questions
What industries does Cardinal Staffing specialize in?
We specialize in light industrial, administrative & clerical, manufacturing, and skilled trades sectors with customized staffing solutions for each industry's unique requirements.
How quickly can Cardinal Staffing fill urgent positions?
Our rapid response system typically fills temporary positions within 24-48 hours and permanent placements significantly faster than traditional recruitment methods through our extensive candidate database.
Do you offer staffing solutions outside Ohio?
Yes, we serve employers in Michigan, Illinois, Arizona, and through our Surestaff partnership provide nationwide staffing capabilities across 33+ locations.
What veteran support programs do you offer?
We give priority status to military veterans in our placement process and maintain specialized programs connecting veterans with manufacturing, industrial, and technical roles that match their service-acquired skills.
How does Cardinal Staffing ensure candidate quality?
Our multi-stage vetting process includes skills assessments, background checks, and technical certifications verification to ensure all candidates meet strict qualification standards before placement.