Hey John! We need you do go somewhere!
Thats how it usually starts at a labor agency before they send you out to to a job site. Job sites could lead to anything from keeping things clean to.. well allot of things. Skies the limit to what kind of work you'll be doing. Most of the work that you'll get set out to do is on average very physical and demanding, hence why they are called Labor Agencies.
What do I need first?
Labor Agencies usually require you to have allot of stuff to even work with them. Mainly your own Safety Gear.
- 2 Documents of Proof of Identity (State ID, SSI Card, Birth Certificate)
- Photo ID/Drivers License
- Working Car (Optional)
- Steel Toe Boots
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Work Gloves
Before you can even start an application with a labor agency, they require you to be 18 years old cause of the labor like work (its the law). You'll also need to show them at least 2 documents to prove that you are eligible to work. Usually if you live in the U.S.A, they will be either a State ID, a Social Security Card, and a legal Birth Certificate. Other forms like a Green Card and Passport can also be used, specially if your from out of country like Mexico.
Having a working car will allow you to be able to get jobs, I'm not kidding! I have personally seen guys (and girls) not be able to take a job cause the job needs them like an hour ago and the job site is like 10 miles away from the labor office. It sucks. However, don't let this sway you away from trying to get work from an agency because there are some jobs that require multiple people to show up, which means you could car pool with someone to get to the job site. If this happens, be prepared to give maybe 2-3 bucks for gas money to the driver.
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However, I have "heard" that a majority of the labor agencies don't even do this "lending system", that you have to already have the safety gear. Which in my personal opinion is a total let down specially if someone really needs work and can't cause they don't have Steel Toes.
So before applying at a certain agency, call or walk in, and ask if they help their workers with supplying them with gear so they can work. It will save you time and hopefully money in the end. Just know that its always best to have your own personal gear. So try to work towards that goal while working with the agency.
Where do I start looking for a Labor Agency?
The best place to start is actually on your computer right now. Go to Google and search for "Labor Agency" or "Labor Agencies" along side with your city in which you live in. If you live in a big city, you shouldn't have no problem finding one (there are at least 6 labor agencies here in San Diego.)
Next step is to either call or go to that agency in person. I recommend just calling, cause it will save you gas (if you drive) and time. Ask some questions like, "How does is it all work?", "When can I do an application?", and "Do you help supply safety gear to workers?" Once you got that taken care of you should be in good shape and hopefully can start working the next day or even that same day if they need extra people!
The Pay
The pay is kinda the downside to Labor Agencies. For just general labor, which is allot of the work they hand out, you'll be payed whatever your state's minimum wage is. However, if you have a skill like Welding, Steel work, Construction, or something else, and they have job requiring that certain skill, you'll get paid more then minimum wage.
Conclusion
If your in a jam and in need extra money same day, then a labor agency is diffidently for you. Work hard, work safe, work smart!
Links:
http://www.laborready.com/ - (Agency I use and has 600 branches according to the website.)
http://www.staffingagencylist.com/ - (Covers Staffing Agencies in the US Only)
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