A vertically integrated agribusiness operating across crop production, processing, and distribution in North America partnered with Pulivarthi Group to scale seasonal staffing. During harvest, processing, and shipping periods, the client’s permanent team was insufficient to meet operational volume, leading to missed delivery deadlines and overworked full-time staff.

Business Challenge

The client needed a flexible workforce of 100+ skilled and semi-skilled workers across multiple states to cover peak seasonal demand. Prior staffing vendors provided inconsistent quality, poor attendance rates, and workers without the necessary safety training or certifications.

• Urgent need for labor across harvesting, packaging, and logistics
• Low retention and productivity from previously assigned temp staff
• Compliance issues with local labor regulations and OSHA standards
• Inadequate response time from prior staffing agencies

Pulivarthi Group’s Solution

Pulivarthi Group implemented a customized temporary staffing program designed around the client’s peak season needs, compliance requirements, and local market constraints.

• Pre-Vetted Talent Pool: Built a roster of 500+ screened and job-ready agricultural workers across four regions. Candidates were assessed for physical fitness, past seasonal experience, and equipment handling proficiency.
• Rapid Deployment Model: Established mobile recruiting teams and on-site check-in stations to reduce time-to-assignment. Local field supervisors ensured real-time coordination.
• Compliance & Training: Conducted OSHA-compliant safety training, pesticide handling certification, and state-specific labor law orientations.
• Workforce Management: Introduced time tracking kiosks, performance reporting tools, and shift optimization plans.

Key Results

• Over 130 temp workers placed across harvesting, packing, cold storage, and transport roles within 2 weeks
• Attendance improved by 42% compared to previous vendors
• Production output increased by 35% during peak harvest window
• Zero safety incidents reported during the assignment period
• $520,000 saved by reducing overtime and spoilage losses

Client Testimonial

“Pulivarthi Group exceeded our expectations. Their teams delivered not just warm bodies, but reliable, trained individuals who helped us exceed harvest goals and maintain safety standards.” – VP of Operations, National Agribusiness Cooperative

Roles Filled

• Seasonal Harvesters
• Forklift Operators
• Packhouse Line Workers
• Cold Storage Technicians
• Logistics Coordinators (Temp)

Services Delivered

• Temporary workforce sourcing and placement
• Seasonal workforce scheduling and supervision
• Compliance and safety onboarding
• Time tracking and shift optimization