Job Title:
Contract Recruiter - Distribution Center Maintenance & Supply Chain
Location:
Plano, TX | Chicago, IL | Pleasanton, CA | Boise, ID | Phoenix, AZ
(Candidates need to be within 50 driving miles of one of these offices)
Candidate must be eligible to be employed for an indefinite duration without limitations.
Contract Details:
2 open positions
Initial 6-month contract (potential to extend)
Role requires worker to come on site 4 days per week (Monday - Friday)
Overview
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
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."