A Northern Minnesota employment hub for employers who need dependable people and job seekers ready for the next opportunity.
218 Work Now is built to make both sides easier with a local, human recruiting connection.
We help businesses recruit for office, industrial, skilled trades, hospitality, driving, maintenance, professional and other roles across Northern Minnesota.
Tell us what you can do, what schedule works, how far you will travel and what you want to earn. We can help match that to real opportunities.
These openings were verified from the Express Employment Professionals Grand Rapids job board on August 21, 2026. Availability can change quickly.
Recruiting automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, marine, powersports and small-engine technicians at multiple experience levels.
View source listingCustomer-facing driving role for a dependable driver with a valid license, safe driving habits and strong communication skills.
View source listingFull-time hands-on detailing work with opportunities for candidates who are experienced or ready to learn.
View source listingSeasonal restaurant kitchen opportunity through November; prior cooking experience is helpful but not required.
View source listingThe issue is rarely just “not enough applicants.” The real barriers are often location, schedule, skill requirements, speed and the size of the local labor pool.
Read the full hiring guide →A 40-mile commute is common on a map, but weather, fuel and shift times shrink the practical candidate radius.
Trades, maintenance, mechanics, accounting and licensed roles require experience that cannot be created overnight.
Resorts, construction, hospitality and service employers often need people at the same time.
Qualified candidates can accept another offer before a multi-step process reaches a decision.
Our focus runs from Brainerd north through lakes country, Grand Rapids, the Iron Range, Duluth, Bemidji and the far north.
Call or text 218-WORK-NOW, or send us your information online.