Full-Service Marine Staffing
Are you looking for laborers or tradespeople? If so, our marine staffing experts can help. Since 2008, we’ve dispatched general laborers and skilled tradespeople to work in ports, terminals, shipyards and more — completing over 1,000,000 hours on marine-related projects.
As one of the largest light industrial staffing providers in the nation, PeopleReady has an ever-expanding network of ready-to-dispatch temporary workers. Plus, our specialty division PeopleReady Skilled Trades delivers qualified tradespeople with the skills, tools and experience needed for shipbuilding and ship repair projects. So, whether you’re looking for general laborers or highly skilled tradespeople, we’ve got you covered!
Find Marine Staff Now
Ports and Terminals
When you need stevedoring, administrative or terminal and warehouse operations workers, look no further than PeopleReady. As the only major staffing company in the country with USL&H insurance, our ports and terminals staffing solutions are simply unmatched. From lashers and checkers to yard jockeys, operators and more, we’ll make sure you have the TWIC-certified personnel you need in your bulk, breakbulk, ro-ro, lo-lo or warehouse operations roles. Access our deep database of workers with unescorted job site access today!
Shipbuilding and Repair
When you’re looking for qualified tradespeople for shipbuilding and repair projects, turn to the marine staffing experts at PeopleReady Skilled Trades. A specialty division of PeopleReady, the PeopleReady Skilled Trades team has an in-depth understanding of the shipbuilding and repair sector, including the regulations, working conditions and certifications needed for various roles and on different marine job sites. From shipwrights and welders to electricians, firewatchers and more, you can rest assured that you’ll have the screened and vetted workers you need, always with the skills, tools and experience required to get your job done right. It doesn’t get better than that!
Benefit from Our Local Presence and National Support
With staffing coverage in 550+ U.S. markets, together with our geographically dispersed service centers, we deliver an industry-leading combination of local experience and nationwide coverage. So, it’s no wonder you’ll find our marine workers in ports, terminals and shipyards across the country! And because we’re backed by the resources of TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), we have the resources and rock-solid stability you want — and need — in a staffing partner.
Committed to Safety and Compliance
Everything we do is focused on safety, and we demonstrate this laser-focused commitment through the processes, procedures and programs we have in place. From BeSafe, our program ensuring tradespeople and customers work safely throughout the project lifecycle, to providing standard personal protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA 10 Maritime training, it’s clear that safety is our top priority. And when you supplement your workforce with our E-Verified W-2 workers, you’ll reduce misclassification risks. Talk about peace of mind!
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550+
U.S. Markets Served
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Local & National Service Centers
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1,000,000+
Shipbuilding Hours
Find Workers Across Specialties and Skill Levels
Every day, companies working in shipyards, ports, terminals or marine-related construction industries turn to us to provide staffing solutions. From general laborers to skilled laborers and marine tradespeople, We Are Ready™ to meet your staffing needs.
Here are a few of the most common workers we place on marine projects.
Ready-to-Dispatch Workers and Laborers
- General Labor
- Lasher
- Forklift operator
- Yard jockey
- Driver
- Checker
- Timekeeper
- And more!
Top Tradespeople and Skilled Workers
- Welders
- Electricians
- Shipfitters/shipwrights
- Pipefitters
- Sheet metal mechanics
- Machinists
- Firewatchers
- And more!
Ready to Find the Workers You Need?
Ports and Terminals
Get started by requesting ready-to-dispatch workers and laborers online or calling PeopleReady at 877.338.1039.
Shipbuilding and Repair
Get started by requesting tradespeople and skilled workers online or calling PeopleReady Skilled Trades at 877.338.1039.
PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, retail and hospitality. Leveraging its game-changing JobStack staffing app and presence in more than 600 markets throughout North America, PeopleReady served approximately 83,000 businesses and put approximately 226,000 people to work in 2022.
