First Team Staffing

Business Details

44 Years

experience

Trusted Staffing Solutions for Businesses

Founded in 1982, First Team Staffing has evolved from a single Baltimore branch to a trusted national staffing leader while maintaining its core values. Our expertise lies in delivering customized staffing solutions that bridge the gap between businesses' urgent needs and qualified professionals ready to contribute immediately. With decades of experience, we specialize in rigorous candidate vetting processes that assess skills, references, and cultural fit to ensure optimal matches. Our deep local market knowledge across the East Coast enables us to provide tailored workforce solutions that align with specific industry requirements. We maintain a robust applicant database offering diverse skill sets while implementing real-time reporting systems to track project costs and attendance.

Our commitment to exceptional customer service, transparent communication, and relationship-building has earned us long-term client partnerships and industry recognition. As a family-owned business with multiple generations of leadership, we combine institutional knowledge with innovative approaches to workforce management. Our dedicated payroll and compliance teams ensure seamless administrative support while maintaining strict adherence to government regulations. Through strategic planning and operational excellence, we help businesses achieve workforce stability while creating meaningful career opportunities for candidates. This combination of experience, expertise, and ethical business practices continues to drive our success in the staffing industry.

Services

Direct Hire Staffing Temporary Staffing Temp to Permanent Staffing Seasonal Staffing Project Based Staffing Professional Administrative Positions Light Industrial Staffing Warehouse Management Candidate Tracking Payroll Services

Details

Year established: 1982

Highlights and features

40+ years of staffing industry experience with deep local market knowledge
Customized staffing solutions tailored to specific industry requirements
Rigorous candidate screening process with skills assessment and reference checks
Real-time reporting systems for project cost tracking and attendance monitoring
Dedicated payroll and compliance teams ensuring regulatory adherence

What people say

Trusted partner Industry expertise Effective candidate matching Responsive service Long-term solutions

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Services

Direct Hire Staffing

Our direct hire staffing solutions connect businesses with permanent employees through comprehensive candidate evaluation and industry-specific expertise. We focus on long-term matches that align with company culture and job requirements. Our process includes skills assessment, reference verification, and cultural fit analysis to ensure lasting employment relationships.

Temporary Staffing

Flexible temporary staffing services address immediate workforce needs while maintaining quality standards. We provide qualified professionals for seasonal demands, project-based assignments, and unexpected workforce gaps. Our candidates undergo rigorous screening to ensure they meet specific job requirements and safety standards.

Candidate Tracking

Advanced candidate tracking systems maintain a comprehensive database of qualified professionals with diverse skill sets. Our platform enables efficient candidate matching through detailed profiling and real-time availability tracking. This ensures quick access to suitable candidates for both immediate and future staffing needs.

Payroll Services

Dedicated payroll services streamline workforce management through automated payment processing and compliance monitoring. Our in-house team handles tax documentation, wage reporting, and regulatory compliance for temporary and permanent placements. This reduces administrative burdens while ensuring accurate and timely payment processing.

On-Boarding

Comprehensive on-boarding solutions ensure smooth workforce integration while minimizing compliance risks. Our processes include document verification, training coordination, and policy orientation to prepare new hires for successful employment. This structured approach reduces turnover rates and enhances workplace safety standards.

People

Rick Sovero

President

President of First Team Staffing since 2002 with over 35 years of industry experience. Graduated from Towson University and oversees all financial and strategic operations.

John Sovero

Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President managing client relations since 1992. Specializes in business development and strategic partnerships across multiple industries.

Ron Knight

Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Operations with 15+ years of experience. Responsible for national business planning and development strategies that drive company growth.

Trey Dalton

Tennessee Territory Manager

Tennessee Territory Manager overseeing southern market operations. Joined First Team in 2014 and specializes in branch development and operational efficiency.

Geoffrey Obermaier

Florida Territory Manager

Florida Territory Manager with extensive branch management experience. Former U.S. Navy member who joined First Team in 2015 and specializes in regional operations.

Questions

What staffing solutions does First Team offer?

We provide direct hire, temporary staffing, temp-to-perm, seasonal, and project-based staffing solutions across multiple industries.

How does First Team ensure quality candidates?

Our rigorous screening process includes skills assessment, reference checks, and cultural fit evaluation to ensure optimal matches.

Which industries do you specialize in?

We serve administrative, manufacturing, warehouse, customer service, and skilled trades industries across the East Coast.

How quickly can you fill staffing needs?

Our extensive candidate database allows rapid deployment for urgent staffing requirements while maintaining quality standards.

Do you offer workforce management tools?

Yes, we provide real-time reporting systems for project cost tracking and attendance monitoring.

What areas do you serve?

We operate across the East Coast with offices in Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.

Reviews (7)

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Tiara Brown

Nov 01, 2021 Report

The Columbia office is the worse the really don't care about there employees also if you don't give the 48hr advance resignation they will dock your pay to minimum wage which is crazy because you can't predict the future stuff happens never again will I work for them adding on for charging you for tshirts when you only got 1 $30 backgrounds fee etc never again worse staff agency ever

Kimberly Turner

Aug 18, 2021 Report

Awesome company to work with. I applied for a position through First Team Professional Staffing and they called me and offered me another position even closer to where I live. The hiring process was a breeze. Josh, Kyle and Michael were all extremely helpful and professional. My assignment has since become permanent. Thank you First Team for the great opportunity!

Darryl Shaw

Jun 27, 2021 Report

They did have low pay rates but it picked up for me been working $14 and now $15. I just was patient rather they got me the job or I got one own my on and they came threw. Thanks First Team. Now I did have a situation but it's nothing heavy that recruiter give up on me now I got another one. Don't give up either way God Bless

Goated Oat

Jun 18, 2021 Report

Interviewed for an internal position. Left the interview feeling like everything was good to go and was told they would be in contact with me shortly. Not only did I never hear back, but I called the office multiple times to speak with the hiring manager that interviewed me. Every time she ducked my calls. Each time the receptionist told me she was busy but would call me right back. I set many, many follow ups via email, no response. If I was not a good fit for the company it would have been nice to know that, rather than leaving me in limbo for months at a time.

K. Bell

Feb 03, 2021 Report

Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value They have a ad running everyday that they hiring but don't even have jobs for people that's already registered with word of advice don't mess with them they take 30dollars out your check with out notice to run a background that u don't authorize them to do

Brandon F.

Jan 27, 2021 Report

Been calling this location and the Columbia location for 3 years now. I get the same "nothing at the moment" response. TODAY was a while different story, received a text to reply 1 if interested in a job and a recruiter will call. I replied and called myself, was promised a call back and employment. All lies, they were never going to call or offer me a position. I do NOT do business with the columbia office and made that clear to them last month. Apparently, they put in there system that I dont want to do business with any First Team Staffing etc.

So apparently both these locations will lie and promise something just to get you off the phone. The Columbia MD recruiter told me I was dumb enough to expect a call after not receiving 1 after 3 years. NEXT! BEWARE OF THE SCAM, READ THE COMMENTS. THIEVES

Unknown Totheworld

Dec 18, 2020 Report

Poor service, highly unprofessional. Never can find jobs that fits your area of expertise or around the pay rate you initially agreed upon. Prominently caucasian staff, no blacks that work there. That speaks volumes in itself about there social prejudice work environment.