Wanted: Atypical Temps For Unusual Jobs

DECATUR, ALABAMA (Friday, September 20, 2002) - As unemployed Americans pondered the color of their parachute this past Labor Day Weekend, temporary workers prepared for some unusual jobs. Pooper scooper. Amusement park attendant. And, yes, even a Mae West impersonator. Who's accepting these positions? It depends on their personality type says Labor Finders, a national temporary staffing company with a local office in Decatur.
At Labor Finders, staffing needs have brought temporary workers to an assortment of locations from major construction project sites to bowling alleys. In 2001, 2.18 million temporary and contract employees in the United States worked for staffing companies (American Staffing Association). How many of them were out-of-the-ordinary jobs? Nobody knows. But according to Labor Finders, they do exist. Here, Labor Finders offers some more examples of unusual temp duty and matches them by personality type:

Steely Stomachs - No matter how bad the job smells or looks, Steely Stomachs can rise to any challenge. They accept jobs that the weak of heart would turn down in an instant. In Tulsa, Okla., Labor Finders sent eight temps to the Tulsa Retriever Club - more than once. The job? Throwing dead ducks for dogs trying to graduate from retriever school. Not to be outdone, a separate group of Steely Stomachs took to homes in the Overland Park, Kansas to service Happy Tails. The catch? Remove dog waste from the yards of homes along a set route. And, the same people have gladly returned to the job several times.

Body Guards - The "protectors" of the temp world, Body Guards seek job gratification by capitalizing on their nurturing side. Whether caring for or watching over others, Body Guards come in all shapes and sizes. The Durham, N.C. office of Labor Finders has sent a temp on what was inarguably their most coveted temp position ever - chaperone for a local beauty pageant.

Impersonators - Part actor-part social butterfly, Impersonators shine best in temp roles that place them in the spotlight. They put on a costume or simply assume a role - and marvel that they're getting paid for it. The West Palm Beach office of Labor Finders found Impersonators for SunFest 2002 - to portray Mae West and W.C. Fields. A more long-term contract for Impersonators can be found at the Durham, N.C. office of Labor Finders. Every day for three years, they have sent temps to fill the position of costume-wearing sandwich board walkers. From the Easter Bunny to Santa Claus, the costumes change with the holiday and season - and they love to come back for more.

Thrill Seekers - Some people just want to travel the world, while others seek an adrenaline rush. The Delray Beach, Fl. office of Labor Finders gave Thrill Seekers the best of both worlds. The Thrill Seekers came with certification, passports and plenty of gusto. They were sent to Andros Isle, off the coast of the Bahamas, where they unloaded missiles as crane operators.

Dr. Doolittles - Who needs four walls and a cubicle when you can talk with the animals? Being conversant in MS Word may be fine for many but Dr. Doolittles would rather work with animals in the great outdoors. In one example, the Little Rock, Ark. office sent a temp to spend 40 hours milking a cow. Over 2,300 hours later, the Dr. Doolittle is still working on the job and was given a specially designed "Master Ticket Milker Award."

"You never know what kind of assignment may come in or where the temp work will need to go. Unusual jobs can be found in any area of the country," said Robbie Garmon, branch manager for Labor Finders in Decatur. "Some are one-day jobs and others are long term. By matching the right personality type with the position, we find that both the contracting company and the temporary worker are happy in the end." For local examples of previously assigned oddball temp jobs, contact Robbie Garmon at (256) 350-1855. Labor Finders is a leading national provider of industrial temporary help staffing with over 170 locations nationwide. The company provides guaranteed workers to a variety of sectors including construction, industrial, maintenance, and landscaping - seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Labor Finders pays taxes, unemployment insurance and worker's compensation benefits. The company's Website address is www.laborfinders.com.

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