East Houston Staffing Agency

Founded in Houston in 1980. Proven Screening. Pre-Assignment Safety Tours. Staffing Support for East Houston.

LINK Staffing helps East Houston employers hire dependable, pre-screened people across skilled trades, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics. Locally owned and founded in Houston in 1980, our staffed Houston East branch recruits for employers in Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, and Channelview, and connects local job seekers with those openings.

East Houston Service Corridor
Schematic, not to scale  ·  I-10 East / Hwy 225 / SH 146  ·  Houston East office at 11811 East Freeway
West to Downtown Houston East to Galveston Bay Galena Park Jacinto City Channelview Baytown Pasadena Deer Park La Porte LINK Houston East 11811 East Freeway
Founded in Houston in 1980
Locally owned and family-operated, with more than 45 years of staffing and recruiting experience across Greater Houston.
WBENC-Certified
A certified Women's Business Enterprise, which supports employer supplier-diversity requirements.
9-Step Employee Selection System
Every candidate placed through this office completes LINK's multi-point selection process.
LINK 360° Safe Environment Program
Includes a pre-assignment site safety tour of your facility at no charge.
Local Houston East Recruiting Team
A staffed branch office at 11811 East Freeway, recruiting inside the corridor it serves.

Why East Houston Employers Choose LINK

The Houston Ship Channel complex, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nation's largest port for waterborne tonnage. The employers built around it run manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, logistics, and skilled-trades operations. Even in increasingly automated operations, reliable people remain essential to keeping production, maintenance, warehousing, and distribution moving.

LINK Staffing Houston East is a staffed branch office at 11811 East Freeway. Founded in Houston in 1980, LINK brings more than 45 years of staffing and recruiting experience to employers across Greater Houston. For an East Houston operation, that experience shows up as screening built for industrial work: attendance and reliability history, skills verification matched to the role, behavioral fit for the work environment, and a pre-assignment safety tour of your site before anyone is assigned.

The outcome employers care about is fewer bad-fit placements. Our recruiters ask about the shift, the physical demands, the equipment, the certifications, and the environment before sending anyone, because a worker who is wrong for the assignment costs more than an unfilled slot.

Our Houston East office serves Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, Channelview, Galena Park, Jacinto City, and surrounding communities.

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Workforce We Staff Across East Houston

These are the job categories the Houston East office recruits for across Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, Channelview, and the surrounding communities.

Skilled Trades & Industrial Maintenance
Manufacturing & Production
Warehouse & Distribution
Logistics & Shipping/Receiving
CNC, Machining & Fabrication
Electrical, Electronics & HVAC

Need a role that is not listed? Call the Houston East office at 713-455-6700, or see the full range of industries LINK serves.

Staffing Services from the Houston East Office

LINK Staffing Houston East offers a full range of staffing services to East Houston employers. Temporary and temp-to-hire placements are the core business in this corridor, and the office also provides direct hire recruiting, LINK On-Site® workforce management, and payrolling services.

Service 01

Temporary Staffing

Fill immediate gaps: production surges, seasonal demand, project coverage, and unplanned absences. The employer directs the work; LINK handles payroll, workers' compensation, and compliance. Our Houston East team moves quickly on standard staffing requests, with response time depending on role complexity, shift, screening requirements, and current candidate availability.

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Service 02

Temp-to-Hire Staffing

A working evaluation before a permanent offer. Both sides assess fit under real conditions, not interview conditions. The employer evaluates performance and reliability. The worker evaluates the workplace and culture. Temp-to-hire is a core placement option for East Houston industrial roles.

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Also Available Through LINK Houston East
Worksite scope for temporary and temp-to-hire

On temporary and temp-to-hire assignments, LINK Staffing does not staff workers inside refineries or chemical plants. Direct hire recruiting into those environments is available through the Houston East office. For temporary and temp-to-hire work, this office staffs manufacturing, production, warehouse, distribution, logistics, and skilled-trades operations across the East Houston corridor.

How LINK Screens for East Houston Placements

Every candidate placed through this office completes LINK's 9-Step Employee Selection System℠ and LOPE® behavioral screening. Additional screening is matched to the assignment and may include skills testing, background screening, drug screening, safety orientation, and other client-required steps. LINK's 360° Safe Environment Program℠ includes a pre-assignment site safety tour before workers are assigned to a new employer site.

Program 01

9-Step Employee
Selection System

A multi-point evaluation covering work history, job readiness, attendance reliability, communication, and fit for the specific employer environment. Not a resume review, but a qualification audit refined across more than 45 years of industrial staffing.

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Program 02

LINK 360° Safe
Environment Program

Before placing workers at a new employer site, LINK conducts a pre-assignment safety tour at no charge. Especially useful for East Houston's warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environments, where safety expectations are strict and site-specific.

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Program 03

Workplace
Readiness Program

Screening establishes who a candidate is. Readiness prepares them for your site. Before day one, LINK candidates are briefed on attendance expectations, PPE requirements, worksite procedures, and the client-specific requirements of the assignment. Each LINK office also maintains a current list of screened workers who are ready to work, so a staffing request does not start from an empty pipeline.

Areas We Serve from Our Houston East Office

LINK Staffing Houston East supports employers and job seekers throughout East and Southeast Houston. The cities below are the main parts of the East Houston corridor this office recruits for.

Pasadena

LINK recruits for Pasadena employers along Beltway 8 East and the Highway 225 corridor, out through Red Bluff Road, Spencer Highway, and Fairmont Parkway. The work this office staffs there covers skilled trades and industrial maintenance, machine shops and CNC, food manufacturing and packaging, and warehouse and distribution operations. See LINK's Pasadena staffing page.

Baytown

Baytown employers along I-10 East, Spur 330, and TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park (formerly Cedar Crossing Industrial Park) run manufacturing, metal fabrication, CNC, warehouse, and logistics operations. LINK staffs skilled trades, industrial maintenance, machine operators, forklift operators, and production roles for those employers through temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements. See LINK's Baytown staffing page.

Deer Park

LINK recruits for Deer Park employers along Hwy 225 and Beltway 8 East, including Deerwood Glen Business Park and the Underwood Road and Deer Park Distribution Center area. This office staffs manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, and skilled-trades roles for production employers and logistics operations there. On temporary and temp-to-hire assignments LINK does not staff workers inside refineries or chemical plants; direct hire recruiting into those environments is available through the Houston East office. See LINK's Deer Park staffing page.

La Porte

La Porte's port-area logistics, third-party logistics, warehouse and distribution, manufacturing, and skilled-trades employers sit along SH 146 and Fairmont Parkway, near Barbours Cut and Bayport. LINK staffs shipping and receiving, material handling, forklift, production, and maintenance roles for logistics and distribution employers around those terminals. See LINK's La Porte staffing page.

Channelview

Channelview employers along I-10 East and the East Freeway, and around Jacintoport, run warehouse and distribution, plastics and packaging, and manufacturing operations. LINK staffs skilled trades, industrial maintenance, machine operators, forklift operators, and production roles for those employers. See LINK's Channelview staffing page.

Also Served

Surrounding Communities

Galena Park Jacinto City Cloverleaf Sheldon Highlands

LINK Staffing Houston East also supports employers and job seekers throughout Galena Park, Jacinto City, Cloverleaf, Sheldon, Highlands, and the surrounding East and Southeast Houston communities.

What LINK Employers and Workers Say

Feedback from employers and workers who have worked with LINK Staffing across the Houston market.

Our company is currently utilizing LINK Staffing Services for daily warehouse support. The relationship between LINK Staffing and the warehouse has been nothing less than exceptional for the past 2 years.

Fred, Warehouse / Audit Manager

After 15 years in the business, the employee that we got from LINK was the best worker I have ever seen.

Steve, Warehouse Manager

LINK has been able to find me long-term employment at a great company. I've worked with LINK for over a year and have never been paid wrong or late. They understand how hard we work for our money and do their best to take care of us.

Jermaine D., Long-Term Placement

I needed a part-time position that wouldn't interfere with my duties as a Mom. Within 5 minutes of applying for a job, I was called by LINK. By that evening I was already in the interview process. The manager and staff took a personal interest in my success: warm, competent, and efficient.

Elizabeth G., Placed Candidate

East Houston Staffing FAQs

What types of workers does LINK Staffing Houston East provide?
This office recruits skilled trades and industrial maintenance workers, including welders, CNC machinists, millwrights, industrial electricians, HVAC technicians, pipe fitters, and maintenance technicians. It also places light-industrial workers, including warehouse associates, forklift operators, machine operators, production and assembly workers, shipping and receiving clerks, quality control inspectors, and general labor. Open roles vary with employer demand across Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, and Channelview.
What staffing services does the Houston East office provide?
LINK Staffing Houston East provides temporary staffing, temp-to-hire placements, direct hire recruiting, LINK On-Site® workforce management, and payrolling services. Temporary and temp-to-hire placements are the primary focus of this office, serving manufacturing, production, warehouse, distribution, and logistics environments.
How quickly can LINK respond to an East Houston staffing request?
Our Houston East team moves quickly on standard staffing requests. Response time depends on the role, the shift, the skills and certifications required, the screening the assignment calls for, and current candidate availability. Tell us the requirements and we will tell you what is realistic for that specific request.
How does LINK screen candidates?
Every candidate goes through LINK's 9-Step Employee Selection System℠, a multi-point process evaluating work history, job readiness, attendance reliability, communication, and fit for the specific employer environment. LOPE® behavioral screening assesses workplace attitude and compatibility. Additional screening is matched to the assignment and may include skills testing, background screening, drug screening, safety orientation, and other client-required steps.
How does LINK evaluate worksite safety?
Through LINK's 360° Safe Environment Program℠. Before placing workers at a new employer site, LINK conducts a pre-assignment site safety tour at no charge, and candidates receive safety orientation before their first shift. The goal is that both the employer and the worker know the site's safety expectations before anyone starts.
Does LINK provide temporary workers inside refineries or chemical plants?
No. On temporary and temp-to-hire assignments, LINK Staffing does not staff workers inside refineries or chemical plants. Direct hire recruiting into those environments is available through the Houston East office. For temporary and temp-to-hire work, this office staffs manufacturing, production, warehouse, distribution, logistics, and skilled-trades operations across the East Houston corridor.
Can LINK support seasonal or peak-volume hiring in East Houston?
Yes. LINK Houston East can support seasonal surges, peak production periods, project-based staffing, and changing workforce requirements, subject to role, shift, screening, and candidate availability. Each LINK office also maintains a current list of screened workers who are ready to work, which helps when volume moves up quickly.
Does LINK Staffing Houston East offer direct hire?
Yes. The Houston East office sells and delivers its own direct hire recruiting for permanent roles across the job categories it serves, including skilled trades, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics positions.
Does LINK offer temp-to-hire jobs in East Houston?
Yes. Temp-to-hire is a core placement option for East Houston industrial roles. Candidates work a defined evaluation period at the employer's facility, and both sides assess fit under real conditions. Some temp-to-hire roles may lead to permanent employment depending on employer needs, performance, attendance, and job fit.
What areas does LINK Staffing Houston East cover?
LINK Staffing Houston East serves Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, Channelview, Galena Park, Jacinto City, Cloverleaf, Sheldon, Highlands, and surrounding East and Southeast Houston communities.
Is there a fee for job seekers to apply through LINK Staffing?
No. There is no fee for job seekers. Apply online through LINK's application portal or call the East Houston office at 713-455-6700. Every hire is completed in person at the LINK Staffing Houston East office.

Looking for Work in East Houston?

LINK Staffing places workers in temp and temp-to-hire positions across Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, and Channelview. Whether you need flexible hours, steady shifts, or a path to permanent employment, our East Houston recruiters can help you get to work.

We work with established employers across East and Southeast Houston who need dependable, safety-conscious workers. Some temp-to-hire roles may lead to permanent employment depending on employer needs, performance, attendance, and job fit, and our team supports you through every step.

Jobs We Fill in East Houston

  • Skilled trades: welders, CNC machinists, millwrights, industrial electricians, HVAC technicians, pipe fitters
  • Maintenance technicians
  • Machine operators & CNC operators
  • Production and assembly line workers
  • Warehouse associates & material handlers
  • Forklift operators (sit-down, stand-up, reach)
  • Pickers, packers & shipping/receiving clerks
  • Quality control & inspection
  • General labor
  • Janitorial and facilities support

Don't see your skill listed? Call our East Houston office at 713-455-6700. We place across a wide range of skilled-trades, light industrial, and warehouse roles throughout the East Houston corridor.

What to Expect When You Work with LINK

  1. 01

    Fast matching

    Recruiters move quickly when an open role matches the candidate's experience, schedule, transportation, and screening requirements.

  2. 02

    Weekly pay

    Get paid on time, every week. LINK offers flexible pay options including a pay card for fast access to your earnings.

  3. 03

    Temp-to-hire opportunities

    Some temp-to-hire roles may lead to permanent employment depending on employer needs, performance, attendance, and job fit.

  4. 04

    Safety-first culture

    Every candidate receives safety orientation before their first shift. LINK's 360° Safe Environment Program includes pre-assignment site safety tours at no charge.

  5. 05

    Recruiter support

    Our East Houston recruiting team remains available during assignments. If something is not right with the shift, job fit, or work environment, contact the team so they can help address the issue.

Ready to get started? Start your application online or call the East Houston office at 713-455-6700. Every hire is completed in person at the LINK Staffing Houston East office.

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Reclutadores Bilingües / Bilingual Recruiters On-Site

¿Buscando trabajo en Pasadena, Baytown, o Channelview?

LINK Staffing tiene reclutadores bilingües en nuestra oficina del Este de Houston. Aplique hoy y nuestro equipo revisará su solicitud. Nuestros reclutadores pueden ayudarle con oportunidades de almacén, manufactura, logística, montacargas y oficios calificados en el corredor de East Houston.

Need Reliable Talent in East Houston? Build Your Team With LINK.

Tell our Houston East team what you need, including role, shift, schedule, skills, and start requirements. We will help determine the right staffing approach for your operation.

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Focus Areas

Industries We Serve:

Manufacturing

Logistics & Warehouse

Healthcare

Office & Administrative Support

Professional Placement

Energy & Utilities

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