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Full-service generalists

Large agencies that span multiple categories — industrial and warehouse alongside call-center, customer-service, and IT desks. The most flexible starting point, since one recruiter can move a candidate between work types.

Manpower

Global generalist · industrial + office + CS
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Deep light-industrial and manufacturing bench in North KC's industrial district, plus office and contact-center placements — so a single recruiter covers both industrial and office/customer-service work.

LOC103 W 26th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116
TEL(816) 221-0795
WEBmanpower.com — Kansas City
Vetting: Long-established KC metro presence; comprehensive benefits, training and career-planning for associates. Verified office + direct line via ClearlyRated staffing listings.

Randstad

Global generalist · logistics + customer experience
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Explicitly spans distribution centers, call centers, and customer-experience teams in KC — one of the stronger options for high-volume warehouse and remote-capable customer service.

LOCKansas City metro (multiple branches)
WEBrandstadusa.com — Kansas City
Vetting: Offers direct-hire, temp, and temp-to-hire. Markets warehouse + customer-experience hiring side by side, spanning two categories at once. Confirm the nearest branch on their site.

Adecco

Global generalist · industrial + admin + CS
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Broad coverage across warehouse, manufacturing, call-center, and administrative roles, with a staffed North KC office. A reliable all-rounder across categories.

LOC2427 Burlington St, Suite 205, Kansas City, MO 64116
WEBadeccousa.com
Vetting: Office address confirmed via ClearlyRated KC listings; appears consistently in KC "best recruiting firms" roundups (Yelp).

Kelly Services

Global generalist · strong remote contact-center
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Particularly known for remote and work-from-home customer-service, data-entry, and admin contracts — one of the best leads for an actual work-from-home placement. Also runs light-industrial and manufacturing roles in the metro.

LOCKC metro / Lenexa, KS area
WEBkellyservices.us
Vetting: Active KC-area manufacturing and admin postings (Indeed, ~$21/hr range). Multi-time Best of Staffing award winner (ClearlyRated). Search "remote" on their job board.

Spherion

Generalist · clerical + light industrial + CS
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Mix of clerical, customer-service, and light-industrial placements — a good option for leaning toward office and phone work rather than heavy warehouse.

LOCKansas City metro
WEBspherion.com
Vetting: Listed among KC recruiting firms (Yelp KC roundup). Confirm current local branch coverage on their site by ZIP.

Express Employment Professionals

Franchise generalist · 2 KC offices
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Covers office services, light industrial, skilled trades, and professional roles. Two metro offices means broad employer relationships — good for quick local placement.

LOC301 Armour Rd, North KC 64116 · 8423 Wornall Rd, KC 64114
WEBexpresspros.com — KC South
Vetting: Two office addresses confirmed via ClearlyRated; the franchise model means service quality varies by branch — talk to both.
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Industrial, warehouse & production

On-site roles, typically the fastest to place. The manufacturing-focused agencies (Aerotek, Focus, ProLogistix) handle production-line, machine-operator, and converting work in addition to general warehouse labor.

Aerotek

Industrial & skilled-trades specialist (Allegis)
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

One of the strongest industrial/manufacturing/production benches in the metro — a natural match for production-line and machine-operator roles.

LOC3420 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
WEBaerotek.com — find office
Vetting: Office confirmed (Yelp, BBB-listed). Note: not BBB-accredited — normal for large staffing firms, but read recent recruiter reviews before committing.

Focus Workforce Management

Manufacturing & production specialist
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Specializes in manufacturing, production, and warehouse hiring for large employers — a strong fit for production-line and machine-operator roles.

TEL(913) 260-2567
WEBfocusjobs.com — KCMO center
Vetting: Dedicated KCMO Staffing & Hiring Center; phone confirmed on branch page. Explicit manufacturing/production focus is the value here.

ProLogistix

Warehouse & logistics specialist (EmployBridge)
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

A pure-play warehouse and logistics agency — the focused option for the deepest selection of distribution-center and warehouse roles.

LOCKansas City metro
WEBprologistix.com
Vetting: Appears in KC recruiting-firm listings (Yelp). Part of EmployBridge, the largest US industrial staffing group.

Staffmark

Light industrial + clerical + call center
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Warehouse and manufacturing core, with some clerical and call-center work — a decent secondary bridge toward phone roles.

LOCKansas City metro
WEBstaffmark.com
Vetting: Listed in KC recruiting roundups (Yelp). Confirm nearest branch by ZIP on their site.

Elwood Staffing

Industrial generalist · national franchise
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Industrial, warehouse, clerical, and light-professional roles, combining national reach with regional service in the KC metro.

LOCKansas City metro
WEBelwoodstaffing.com
Vetting: Cited for operational consistency in 2026 KC agency guides; strong reviews noted. Confirm local office.

Peoplelink Staffing

Industrial & manufacturing
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing placements out of a North KC office in the heart of the industrial district.

LOC2029 Burlington St, Suite 102, North Kansas City, MO 64116
WEBpeoplelinkstaffing.com
Vetting: Office confirmed via ClearlyRated KC listings.

KP Staffing

Warehouse & light industrial · packaging
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Focuses on warehouse, light-industrial, manufacturing, packaging, and production roles in North KC. Building relationships in packaging and food/beverage distribution, including converting and production work.

LOCNorth Kansas City metro
WEBkpstaffing.com — KC office
Vetting: Newer to the KC market (branch opening per 2026 pages) but firm dates to 1993. As a newcomer they may be hungry for placements — worth a call.

AtWork Kansas City North

Generalist · admin + industrial
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Connects job seekers to administrative, light-industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse jobs across North KC, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, and Clay County.

HRSMon–Fri 8:00a–5:00p
WEBatwork.com — KC North
Vetting: 30+ year franchise brand; local branch page lists clear service area and hours.

PeopleReady

On-demand labor & skilled trades (TrueBlue)
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Fast, often same-week general-labor, warehouse, and skilled-trades shifts. Good for immediate cash flow between longer placements.

LOCKansas City, MO & KC, KS
WEBpeopleready.com — KC
Vetting: Division of TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI); operating since 1987. Day-labor model — lower pay ceiling, but quick to start.

On Demand Employment Services

Local · warehouse & general labor
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Locally owned; places in warehouse, general labor, light industrial, and food service, with daily/weekly job options and associate benefits.

LOCKansas City, MO (local firm)
WEBprofile via Expertise.com
Vetting: Highlighted in Expertise.com's KC employment-agency list (updated within the last month). Smaller local shop — more personal, less reach.

Instawork

App-based on-demand warehouse shifts
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Gig-style app for picking up warehouse shifts — associates, forklift, pickers/packers. Weekly pay, pick your own shifts. Useful for flexible income on a self-directed schedule.

LOCKansas City, MO (app-based)
WEBinstawork.com — KC warehouse
Vetting: Worker-side ratings average ~4.8★ per their own data; background check required before first shift. It's a platform, not a recruiter — no career guidance.
03

Remote, phone & IT pivot

Where most work-from-home, phone, and entry-level IT placements live. These lean office and tech rather than industrial. A resume that frames hands-on work as reliability, process discipline, and troubleshooting travels well into these roles.

Insight Global

IT + call center + professional
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Covers all three pivot categories in one place — call-center agents, entry IT/help desk, and remote contract roles. Strong KC presence and high contract volume.

TEL855-485-8853 (toll-free)
WEBinsightglobal.com — KC
Vetting: Dedicated KC page explicitly markets call-center hiring and contract/remote talent. High-volume entry-level placement is a known strength.

Robert Half

Office, customer support + Technology desk
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Places administrative, customer-support, and technology talent (including desktop support / help desk) across remote, hybrid, and on-site. Two metro offices.

LOC2345 Grand Blvd, KC, MO 64108 · 10851 Mastin Blvd Ste 870, Overland Park, KS
TEL(816) 448-4005 (Overland Park)
WEBroberthalf.com — Missouri
Vetting: Addresses/phone confirmed (Yelp, Robert Half locations). Caveat: tends to favor mid-level over true entry-level — push for help-desk and customer-support reqs specifically.

TEKsystems

IT staffing specialist (Allegis)
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Large IT bench that's particularly deep in help desk and desktop support — a realistic entry point into IT. Experience varies by recruiter, so be specific about wanting entry-level/help-desk.

LOCKansas City metro
WEBteksystems.com
Vetting: 100+ US offices; strong in infrastructure, networking, and help desk per multiple 2026 IT-staffing guides. Treat the first call as a two-way interview.

Apex Systems

IT staffing specialist
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Commercial IT staffing with help-desk and support roles; also handles cleared/government IT if that's relevant. A solid second IT door alongside TEKsystems.

LOCKansas City metro
WEBapexsystems.com
Vetting: Named in 2026 IT-staffing rankings for commercial + government tech placement. Confirm KC-area recruiter coverage.

Morgan Hunter

Local KC firm · IT / admin / finance
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

KC-based since 1986 with a dedicated IT division plus admin and accounting/finance desks. Relationship-driven local firm — good for anyone who prefers a recruiter who knows the metro intimately.

LOC7600 W 110th St, Overland Park, KS 66210
TEL(913) 491-3434
WEBmorganhunter.com
Vetting: Address/phone and IT division confirmed (company profile). Temp + direct-hire; ~100–200 employees, so genuinely local.

Staffing Kansas City

Local · call center, clerical, customer service
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Full-service local agency placing customer-service, clerical, and call-center "top performers," including document-center and call-center management. Strong fit for the phone-work angle.

LOCOverland Park / KC metro
WEBstaffingkc.com
Vetting: WBE-certified, founded 1998; member of the MO & KS Search and Staffing Association. Strong worker-side reviews in KC roundups.

AppleOne Employment Services

Generalist · admin / IT / customer support
WHS
MFG
PHN
REM
IT

Administration, IT, finance, and customer-service placements, with a KC-area office. A versatile option that touches several categories at once.

LOC2850 NE Kendallwood Pkwy, Suite J, Kansas City, MO 64119
WEBappleone.com
Vetting: Established 1964; KC office address confirmed (Instawork KC guide). Broad "Hiring Made Human" generalist model.