Crafted Staff

10/17/2026

🚛 CDL-A OWNER OPERATORS WANTED – ODESSA, TX | QUICK START!

Got your own semi truck? We're looking for owner-operators ready to get rolling in West Texas! Quick starts available!

📢 This is NOT a temporary staffing job! Crafted Staff is just helping recruit for this opportunity. You'll contract directly with the trucking company as a 1099 independent contractor, not through our staffing agency.

💰 Keep up to 90% of billed revenue!

✅ 90/10 split – Your own insurance and equipment

✅ 88/12 split – Your own insurance, trailer/equipment options available

✅ 85/15 split – Insurance and equipment support available

📍 Odessa, TX area – Hauling within approximately 300 miles of Odessa. No cross-country runs!

💵 Weekly settlements

🚛 Frac sand, dry bulk, and other oilfield materials

What you'll need:
- Your own road-ready Class 8 tractor
- Valid CDL-A with 2+ years of experience
- Acceptable driving record and ability to meet DOT/insurance requirements

🔥 We're expanding and looking to bring on hundreds of qualified operators! If you've got a truck and you're ready to work, now's a great time to reach out.

📲 Message us or text CDL to (223) 271-7778 for details and next steps!

10/14/2026

Job searching is hard enough. A good recruiting process should make it clearer, not more confusing. 💬

One of the most frustrating parts of a job search isn’t always rejection. Sometimes it’s the uncertainty.

Did someone actually review your application?
What is the employer really looking for?
Does the pay, schedule, location, or role match what you need?
What happens after the interview?

A recruiter can’t control every hiring decision, but we can help make the process easier to navigate.

That means giving candidates as much clarity as we can before they invest their time, helping them understand what a hiring manager is looking for, answering questions honestly, preparing them for conversations when possible, and sharing feedback when we have it. 🤝

And sometimes, the most helpful thing we can do is say, “I don’t think this particular role is the right fit for you” instead of trying to force a match.

At Crafted Staff, we don’t expect candidates to have the perfect resume or their entire career path figured out.

Sometimes our role is simply to ask the right questions, understand what matters to you, and help you decide whether an opportunity is actually worth pursuing. 🎯

Because a good recruiting relationship shouldn’t just help get your resume in front of someone.

It should help you make a better decision about what comes next.

We have several new opportunities we’ll be sharing soon, so if you’re considering a move, keep an eye on our page. 👀

www.craftedstaff.com

10/03/2026

🚛 NOW HIRING: CLASS A CDL DRIVERS + OWNER OPERATORS
📍 West Texas & Southern New Mexico

Crafted Staff is recruiting for two separate CDL-A opportunities for local and regional oilfield/bulk hauling. Whether you own your truck or need equipment provided, we may have an option for you.

🚚 OPTION 1: CDL-A DRIVER — TRUCK & EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

Don’t own a truck? That’s okay.

✅ Semi truck & trailer provided
✅ Fuel card, maintenance & equipment insurance provided
✅ 25% of weekly billed revenue
💰 Average earnings around $3,000/week
💰 Typical range of $2,500–$4,000/week, depending on load volume and revenue
✅ Local/regional routes, typically 30–200 miles
✅ No cross-country OTR routes

🚛 OPTION 2: OWNER OPERATOR — LEASE ON

Already have your own truck? We have multiple owner-operator programs depending on what equipment and insurance you bring.

💰 90/10 split — bring your own insurance & equipment
💰 88/12 split — bring your own insurance; trailer needed
💰 85/15 split — insurance & equipment support available
✅ Trailer rental available
✅ Weekly pay
✅ Dry sand hoppers, wet sand belly dumps & double-box chassis

Both opportunities require:
✔️ Valid Class A CDL
✔️ At least 2 years of CDL-A driving experience
✔️ Age 25+ for insurance eligibility
✔️ Acceptable DOT/MVR driving record

Oilfield, frac sand, hopper, belly dump, pneumatic and similar hauling experience is a plus, but experienced CDL-A drivers from other backgrounds may also be considered.

📩 Interested? Message Crafted Staff and tell us which opportunity you're interested in:
1️⃣ Driver — equipment provided or 2️⃣ Owner Operator — lease on

Include your current location and years of CDL-A experience so we can get you the right information quickly.

09/23/2026

Recruiter-candidate relationships work best when there’s clear communication on both sides. 🤝

But that doesn’t mean you need to have your entire job search figured out before talking with a recruiter.

You might know exactly what position you want next. Or you might just know that your current situation isn’t working anymore.

Either is okay.

💬 Tell us what matters to you — compensation, schedule, location, the kind of work you enjoy, or the things you definitely don’t want in your next role.

❓ Ask questions when something isn’t clear.

🎯 And after an interview, tell us what you thought. What interested you? What gave you pause? Did the opportunity feel different once you learned more?

Those conversations help us understand you beyond what’s written on your resume.

And that matters, because a recruiter should be doing more than forwarding your application. We should be helping you evaluate opportunities, prepare for conversations with employers, communicate your experience clearly, and navigate the process as things change.

You don’t have to be the “perfect candidate.”

You don’t need all the answers.

You just need to be willing to have the conversation. We can help with the rest.

That’s the kind of candidate experience we want to create at Crafted Staff. 💚

09/17/2026

📣 NOW HIRING: Bilingual Customer Service Representatives – English/Spanish

Looking to move from retail, restaurants, fast food, hospitality, or another customer-facing job into a professional office career? You do NOT need call center or collections experience.

We’re hiring full-time Bilingual Customer Service Representatives starting at $17/hour.

✅ Bilingual English/Spanish required
✅ Only 6+ months of customer service experience required — retail, restaurants, fast food, hospitality, office, call center, etc. all count
✅ Paid training — no collections experience required
✅ Medical, dental & vision insurance
✅ 401(k) & paid time off
✅ Career growth opportunities
✅ Potential to work from home after approximately 90 days once training is completed and performance requirements are consistently met

This is a great opportunity for someone who is good with people, comfortable using a computer, and ready to build experience in customer service, call center operations, accounts receivable, and financial services.

📍 In-person training required initially (Harrisburg)

Interested? Apply here: https://crafted-staff.breezy.hr/p/309345167047-bilingual-customer-service-representative-english-spanish

Or send us a message if you have questions or know someone who may be a good fit!

Please feel free to share or tag someone who is looking for a new opportunity.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the families whose lives were changed forever, and the first responders and everyday people who showed extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

May we also remember the compassion, unity, and humanity that followed.

We honor those who were lost, those who served, and all who continue to carry the memory of that day.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

Recruiting and candidate screening shouldn’t start when a resume reaches the hiring manager’s inbox.

By that point, a lot of the work should already be done.

Before we submit a candidate to a client, we want to understand more than whether their resume contains the right experience or keywords.

We’re looking at things like:

✅ Role alignment — Does their experience actually match the must-haves?

✅ Motivation — Why are they looking, and what are they looking for next?

✅ Compensation — Are expectations aligned before anyone invests time in an interview?

✅ Availability and logistics — Schedule, location, start date and other potential dealbreakers.

✅ Overall fit — Does this opportunity make sense for both the candidate and the employer?

Then we send the hiring team context — not just another resume.

That means a curated shortlist of qualified candidates, recruiter notes explaining why each person may be a fit, and any important details we’ve already confirmed.

Because the goal of a staffing partner shouldn’t be to give hiring managers more resumes to review.

It should be to make the hiring process easier by giving them fewer, better candidates to consider.

That’s how we approach recruiting at Crafted Staff.

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09/04/2026

Work matters. So does rest.

This Labor Day weekend, we’re taking a moment to recognize the people behind the work — the ones building, caring, solving, supporting, creating, and keeping things moving every day.

Hard work deserves recognition. It also deserves time to step away, recharge, and spend time with the people and things that matter outside of work.

To workers everywhere: thank you for all you do.

We hope you have a safe, restful, and well-earned Labor Day weekend. 🇺🇸

08/25/2026

📌 Temp-to-hire vs. direct placement: which hiring model makes the most sense for your business?

The answer usually depends on the role, how quickly you need someone working, how much hiring risk you're comfortable taking on, and whether you're ready to make a permanent commitment from day one.

⚡ Temp-to-hire staffing can make sense when you need flexibility, want to evaluate someone in the actual work environment, or have a position where reliability, retention, and day-to-day fit are especially important.

🎯 Direct placement may be the better approach when you're hiring for a permanent, business-critical position, need specialized experience, or know you're ready to invest in the right person for the long term.
Neither model is automatically better.

The goal is to match the hiring strategy to the role instead of forcing every opening through the same process.

We put together this quick guide to compare the two approaches—including where each tends to work best, the level of commitment involved, and the questions employers should consider before starting a search.

👉 Swipe through for the comparison.
At Crafted Staff, we support both Temp-to-Hire and Direct Placement, with curated shortlists, recruiter notes, and clear next steps from intake through start date.

🌐 Learn more at craftedstaff.com

08/11/2026

📈 Temporary and contract staffing continues to show signs of steady growth.

According to the American Staffing Association’s latest Staffing Index, temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending July 19 was 5.2% higher than the same period in 2025. New staffing assignments also increased 3.2% from the prior week.

For employers, one of the biggest advantages of flexible staffing is exactly that—flexibility.

Workforce needs can change quickly. Temporary and temp-to-hire staffing can help businesses add capacity, respond to changing demand, and create a more flexible path toward long-term hiring when appropriate.

For job seekers, temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities can also provide another way to connect with employers, gain experience, and explore potential long-term opportunities.

It’s encouraging to see continued year-over-year momentum in the staffing industry, even as employers continue navigating economic uncertainty and changing workforce needs.

📖 Read the full update from the American Staffing Association below.
https://americanstaffing.net/posts/2026/07/28/staffing-index-improves-in-july/

Index Up 3.7% Compared to Same Week in 2025 ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, July 2026 Staffing employment edged up during the week of July 13–19, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.6% to a rounded value of 90. Staffing jobs were 3.7% higher compared with the same period last year, down...