Temp Associates, Muscatine, IA is ranked number 13 out of the 225 temporary staffing firms in America according to Forbes latest rankings of America's Best Staffing Firms. Temp Associates Muscatine is the only Iowa based staffing firm to be recognized. To produce this annual ranking. To produce this annual ranking, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey approximately 13,800 participants—composed of recruiters, HR managers, hiring managers and recent job candidates—between November 2025 and January 2026. The temporary staffing list includes the top 225 companies that focus on matching job candidates with employers for temporary and contract positions. Temp Associates was incorporated in October 1986 in Muscatine, IA. 

Temp Associates opened in 1986, as Muscatine Iowa's first staffing service. We are the largest staffing service in the area. Since 1995, Temp Associates has opened offices in Burlington, Clinton, Marshalltown, Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield and Grinnell. Our staff combines over 100 years of experience in Human Resources to provide you with the professionalism you deserve.

Temp Associates has been a member of National Independent Staffing Agencies (NISA) since 1988. NISA is an association of independently owned staffing services throughout the country and enables Temp Associates to join forces with services across the country. In 1997, Bob Jensen, President of Temp Associates, was awarded the "Industry Leader" of the year in recognition of his leadership and knowledge in the field. For the past several years National Independent Staffing Agencies (consisting of 150 members) has recognized Temp Associates as having the best benefits program. We go the extra mile to maintain the best available temporary work force.

RJK, Inc. was formed in 2008 for long term contract positions in Muscatine, Iowa.  As these are long term positions, there is a unique benefits package available to RJK employees.  Most positions within RJK, Inc. are on a 12 hour rotating swing shift schedule.