Contract Recruiter

Contract Recruiter (Manufacturing & High-Volume Hiring)

Job Title: Contract Recruiter / Manufacturing Recruiter

Location: St. Louis, MO 63146
Pay Rate: $30.00 $40.00 per hour (DOE)
Monday Friday, Standard Business Hours (Hybrid: In-office Tuesday Thursday, Remote Monday & Friday)

Contract Duration: 6 months, with potential extension

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support high-volume hiring for a growing manufacturing organization. This position will focus on recruiting hourly employees across manufacturing, production, warehouse, distribution, and skilled trades operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of recruiting experience, strong sourcing and interviewing skills, and the ability to manage multiple open positions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing, warehouse, production, and skilled trades positions.

• Source and screen candidates through Indeed, job boards, referrals, social media, and community resources.

• Conduct phone interviews and assess candidate qualifications.

• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and HR teams.

• Maintain accurate applicant records and requisition activity within an ATS.

• Support high-volume hiring initiatives, job fairs, and recruiting events.

• Partner with HR and operations teams to meet hiring goals and deadlines.

• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience.

• Experience recruiting hourly employees in manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, distribution, or skilled trades environments preferred.

• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management skills.

• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and meet hiring deadlines.

• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills.

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule and occasionally accommodate alternate shifts or recruiting events.

Preferred Experience: High-volume hourly recruiting, manufacturing recruitment, skilled trades staffing, or large-scale hiring initiatives.

Candidates must be able to complete required pre-employment background screening, education verification, and drug screening, as applicable.