Recruiter, HR ​/ Recruitment Consultant

The Recruiter is responsible for full-cycle recruitment for entry-level and hourly manufacturing roles, with a primary focus on plastic manufacturing operators, production associates, and related shop-floor positions. This role partners closely with plant leadership, supervisors, and HR to support high-volume hiring, reduce time-to-fill, and improve retention.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience recruiting in a manufacturing or industrial environment, is comfortable working directly on the production floor, and is fluent in both English and Spanish to effectively engage a diverse workforce.

Essential Job Functions:

High-Volume Manufacturing Recruitment

· Manage full-cycle recruiting for entry-level manufacturing roles, including Production Operators, Assemblers, Packers, Material Handlers, and similar positions

· Support hiring across multiple shifts (days, nights, weekends as needed)

· Conduct high-volume screening, interviewing, and candidate coordination

· Communicate fluently in English and Spanish with candidates, employees, staffing partners, and supervisors

· Conduct interviews, orientations, and hiring communications in both languages

· Support bilingual onboarding and hiring documentation as needed

· Partner with plant leadership and supervisors to understand staffing needs, shift coverage, and workforce planning

· Provide guidance on hiring strategies, candidate availability, and local labor market conditions

· Attend production floor meetings and maintain a visible presence in the plant

Sourcing & Recruiting Strategy

· Source candidates through job boards, walk-ins, referrals, local community partnerships, and staffing agencies

· Support hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach efforts

· Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified manufacturing candidates

Hiring Process & Compliance

· Coordinate background checks, drug screens, I-9 verification, and pre-employment requirements

· Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and hiring practices

· Maintain accurate recruiting data, tracking, and reporting

Onboarding & Retention Support

· Partner with HR and Operations to ensure smooth onboarding and first-day readiness

· Support retention efforts by identifying recruiting trends, turnover drivers, and improvement opportunities

· Assist with employee referrals and internal mobility initiatives

Qualifications

· 2+ years of recruiting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or production environment

· Proven experience hiring entry-level or hourly manufacturing roles

·Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written)

· Experience supporting high-volume hiring and fast-paced environments

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

· Comfortable working on the production floor and interacting directly with operators and supervisors

· Experience recruiting in plastic manufacturing, injection molding, or similar production environments is preferred

· Familiarity with shift-based work forces

· Experience working with staffing agencies and temp-to-hire programs

· ATS or HRIS experience (Paycor, Paychex, Workday, or similar systems)

• High-volume recruiting and pipeline management
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to build trust with frontline employees and leadership
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and results

· Manufacturing/plant environment with regular time spent on the production floor

· Fast-paced, hands-on role supporting multiple shifts

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this job.

It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.