Waukesha Hiring Events Oct. 8 and 22: Warehouse, Packing and Forklift Jobs

WAUKESHA, WI — Two staffing firms are setting up at the Waukesha American Job Center this October to hire on the spot for warehouse, assembly, molding and food packing jobs. Surge Workforce Solutions goes first on Thursday, October 8. Parallel Employment Group follows on Thursday, October 22. Same building, same morning hours, and no registration at either one.

Both hiring events run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 2607 N. Grandview Blvd., and both advertise weekly pay. If you work in Waukesha County or can make the drive out I-94 from Milwaukee, these are two easy shots at a paycheck before the holidays.

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📍 At a Glance

Venue	Waukesha American Job Center, Entrance Door A, Suite 100
Address	2607 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha, WI
Thursday, Oct. 8	Surge Workforce Solutions, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22	Parallel Employment Group, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Format	In person, on-site hiring
Registration	Not required
Job center phone	(262) 606-2254

Surge Workforce Solutions: Thursday, October 8

Surge is hiring for four kinds of work: cherry pickers and stock pickers, assembly, molding and general warehouse. The event flyer lists weekly pay, health, dental and vision coverage, and a $400 referral bonus, which means bringing a friend who also gets hired can pay off. Details are on the official event listing.

Parallel Employment Group: Thursday, October 22

Two weeks later, Parallel Employment Group brings a longer list: food line packers, machine operators, forklift drivers, warehouse workers, rail cart conductors and general labor. The flyer promises weekly pay, multiple shifts and temp-to-hire openings. Parallel runs a Milwaukee branch at 1306 W. Lincoln Ave. on the south side, reachable at (414) 649-4800. Food packing and general labor are the widest doors here for anyone without warehouse experience. See the official event listing and Parallel's own site.

⚠️ Know What You're Signing Up For

Both are staffing agencies. You would be hired by the agency and placed at a client's plant or warehouse, not hired directly by that plant. Ask which sites they are filling and how far the commute runs.
Temp-to-hire is a path, not a promise. Parallel lists it. Ask how long the typical assignment lasts before a permanent offer and what that decision depends on.
Neither flyer lists an hourly wage. Weekly pay is how often you get paid, not how much. Ask the recruiter for the rate on each shift before you commit.
Doors close at 11:30. Arrive early.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Photo ID and your Social Security card or other work authorization documents, since on-site hiring often means starting paperwork right there.
A printed resume or a written work history with dates and phone numbers.
Any forklift, cherry picker or machine operation certifications.
Your available shifts written down, including overnights and weekends if you can work them.

🔎 Start Searching Waukesha and Milwaukee Jobs

These are two mornings. The warehouses along the I-94 corridor from Pewaukee to the Menomonee Valley are hiring every week. Get a few applications in now so you walk into Grandview Boulevard with options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register for the Waukesha hiring events?

No. The official listings say registration is not required. Walk in any time between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. on the event day.

Where exactly do I go?

The Waukesha American Job Center at 2607 N. Grandview Blvd. Use Entrance Door A and head to Suite 100. Call (262) 606-2254 with questions before you travel.

What do the jobs pay?

Neither employer published an hourly rate, so we won't guess. Both advertise weekly pay, and Surge lists health, dental and vision benefits. Ask for the rate in person.

Can I go to both?

Yes. They are two weeks apart, so if October 8 doesn't land you a placement, come back October 22 with a different agency and a different list of roles.

Are there other hiring events near Milwaukee this October?

Yes. Employers are interviewing at the Milwaukee County Job Center on North 27th Street, and a free job fair comes to Brookfield on October 28. Our fall guide tracks them all.

Line Up Your Next Paycheck This Fall

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