Job Description Title: Contract Recruiter Location: Plano, TX | Chicago, IL | Pleasanton, CA | Boise, ID | Phoenix, AZ Duration: 6+ months with possible extensions Role requires workers to come on site 4 days per week Job Summary: Role Responsibilities We are seeking experienced Recruiters with a proven track record hiring for maintenance and technical roles within distribution center or warehouse environments. This role requires hands-on experience recruiting for skilled trades and maintenance teams that support high-volume supply chain operations. The ideal candidate understands the complexity of maintaining equipment and infrastructure in fast-paced DC environments and can effectively source, assess, and deliver niche talent. Key Responsibilities Full Lifecycle Recruiting Manage full-cycle recruiting across maintenance and operations roles Partner closely with hiring managers in distribution, facilities, and supply chain operations Own req intake, sourcing strategy, screening, and offer management Specialized Maintenance Recruiting Recruit for roles such as: Maintenance Technicians (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration) Conveyor / Automation / Controls Technicians Facilities Maintenance (including cold storage & refrigeration environments) Maintenance Supervisors / Managers These roles focus on maintaining critical warehouse systems like conveyors, forklifts, and facility infrastructure that keep DC operations running. DC / Supply Chain Operations Hiring Support hiring for adjacent roles when needed: Warehouse Operations Supervisors Inventory / Materials roles Distribution Center leadership Understand how maintenance integrates with overall warehouse throughput, safety, and uptime Candidate Screening & Technical Evaluation Screen candidates on: Mechanical vs electrical skillsets Experience with automated warehouse systems Preventative vs reactive maintenance experience Validate experience maintaining equipment, performing inspections, and minimizing downtime Sourcing Strategy Build talent pipelines from: Retail distribution centers (grocery, big-box, e-commerce) 3PL and logistics providers Manufacturing environments with warehouse operations Utilize platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and niche trades networks Operational Awareness Understand DC environment requirements: Shift-based hiring (including nights/weekends) High-volume and urgent hiring needs Safety-sensitive environments (OSHA, compliance, etc.) Unions Partner with managers to prioritize roles impacting uptime and productivity Process & Tools Use ATS systems to manage candidate flow and reporting Track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, conversion) Ensure compliance with hiring standards and processes Basic Qualifications 3+ years of recruiting experience Proven experience recruiting for maintenance, facilities, or technical roles Experience supporting distribution centers, warehouses, or manufacturing environments Strong sourcing capabilities for skilled trades talent Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting in: Grocery or retail distribution networks Cold storage / refrigeration environments Automation-heavy warehouses (conveyors, robotics) Familiarity with: Maintenance terminology (MRO, preventative maintenance, CMMS) Skilled trades hiring challenges and pipelines
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