Client: Krusteaz
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Challenge: Down 8 skilled workers with no internal hiring support after HR turnover
The Situation
At their Hopkinsville plant, Krusteaz had long relied on temp services for general labor, but had no support system for hiring skilled operators or maintenance talent. When they lost their internal HR hiring lead, the challenge became urgent: 6 operators and 2 maintenance technicians were needed immediately to keep production moving.
Taldeco’s Solution
Taldeco moved quickly to fill the gap—not just in talent, but in hiring infrastructure. We:
- Stepped in as a hands-on hiring partner during a critical HR transition
- Ran 2 on-site hiring orientations to streamline onboarding
- Hired all 8 needed team members, including skilled machine operators and experienced maintenance techs
- Provided end-to-end support, from sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding
The Outcome
Within a short window, Krusteaz was fully staffed in the skilled roles they’d previously struggled to fill. By bridging the hiring gap during internal turnover, Taldeco helped stabilize operations, boost morale, and restore confidence in their hiring process.
“Taldeco stepped in when we had no internal capacity, and they owned the process. They didn’t just send resumes—they ran hiring for us.”
— Plant Manager, Krusteaz Hopkinsville