Light Industrial Recruiter

Location: Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, or Burlington, NC
Reports To: Recruiting Manager
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $45,000–$55,000 annually + commission

Help People Find Great Jobs. Help Businesses Find Great Talent.

Do you enjoy building relationships, connecting with people, and helping others succeed? Are you energized by a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities?

We're looking for a Light Industrial Recruiter to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and placing candidates in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, logistics, and skilled labor positions while building strong partnerships with clients throughout the Triad.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a goal-oriented environment, and wants to grow their career in recruiting, staffing, sales, or workforce solutions.

What You'll Do

Recruit and Connect Great People with Great Opportunities

• Source, recruit, interview, and evaluate candidates for a variety of light industrial positions.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified talent to meet current and future client needs.
• Match candidate skills, experience, and career goals with available opportunities.
• Proactively market qualified candidates to hiring managers and clients.

Build Strong Client Relationships

• Develop partnerships with existing clients while helping identify new opportunities.
• Learn client operations, workforce needs, and hiring goals.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding open positions, candidate availability, and workforce planning.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, and community activities to strengthen relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Manage the Hiring & Onboarding Process

• Guide candidates through every step of the hiring process.
• Coordinate onboarding activities including background checks, drug screenings, employment eligibility verification, safety training, and new hire paperwork.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through placement.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Drive Results and Grow Your Career

• Manage multiple open job orders while prioritizing hiring needs.
• Track recruiting activity and placement progress.
• Meet and exceed recruiting and placement goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop recruiting strategies and achieve business objectives.
• Continuously develop your recruiting, staffing, and workforce management skills.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is motivated by helping others succeed.

Successful recruiters in this role are:

• Relationship builders who enjoy meeting new people.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communicators who can build trust with both candidates and clients.
• Goal-oriented and motivated by achieving results.
• Problem-solvers who think creatively and act with urgency.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree and 3-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous recruiting experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred

• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, distribution, or light industrial positions.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Avionté, TempWorks, Bullhorn, or similar recruiting platforms.
• Experience in staffing, talent acquisition, workforce solutions, or business development.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission opportunities
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The satisfaction of helping people find jobs that improve their lives

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about people, driven by results, and looking for an opportunity to grow your career with a successful staffing organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help connect great talent with great companies across the Triad!