Recruiter - Distribution and Fulfillment

Echo Global Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics is seeking a recruiter to support talent acquisition across warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution operations. You will manage the full-cycle process for hourly associates, frontline leaders, and specialized roles, partnering with hiring managers to meet staffing needs in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of recruiting experience, strong communication, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recruiting experience, preferably in high-volume warehouse/logistics.
• Experience conducting candidate phone screens and coordinating interviews.
• Familiarity with job boards, ATS, and candidate sourcing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and priorities.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, referrals, and other channels.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and consistent communication throughout the process.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding with HR and operations.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS.
• Represent Echo professionally and enhance the candidate experience and employment brand.
• Manage day-to-day recruiting to fill open roles promptly.

Skills

Candidate screening

Interview coordination

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

This role is responsible for supporting the recruitment of talent across Echo's warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution operations. Working closely with hiring managers and operational leaders, you will manage the recruiting process for a variety of positions, including hourly warehouse associates, specialized operational roles, and front-line leadership. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, and motivated, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for supporting the recruitment of talent across Echo's warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution operations. Working closely with hiring managers and operational leaders, you will manage the recruiting process for a variety of positions, including hourly warehouse associates, specialized operational roles, and front-line leadership. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, and motivated, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment.

General Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interviewing, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure consistent communication throughout the hiring process.
• Work closely with HR and operational teams to coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Represent Echo professionally and contribute to a positive candidate experience and employment brand.

Key Duties

• Manage day-to-day recruiting activities to ensure open positions are filled with qualified candidates in a timely manner.
• Review applications and conduct phone screens to evaluate candidate experience, qualifications, and interest in available opportunities.
• Support recruiting efforts for warehouse associates, forklift operators, inventory specialists, fulfillment personnel, team leads, and other operational positions.
• Identify and engage potential candidates through job postings, resume databases, employee referrals, and community recruiting resources.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and provide timely candidate updates.
• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers regarding candidate pipelines, interview activity, and hiring progress.
• Prepare candidate summaries and recommendations to assist hiring managers in making selection decisions.
• Prepare and extend employment offers and coordinate pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements.
• Track candidate activity and recruiting progress within the ATS.
• Assist with high-volume hiring initiatives, hiring events, and other recruiting projects as needed.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of recruiting experience preferred, ideally within warehouse, fulfillment, distribution, logistics, or high-volume hourly recruiting.
• Experience conducting candidate phone screens and coordinating interviews.
• Familiarity with job boards, applicant tracking systems, and basic candidate sourcing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Resourceful, proactive, and willing to learn new recruiting tools and techniques.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing hiring priorities.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.

Work environment/physical demands summary

This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

Benefits

For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers .

Compensation

$64,200-$79,250 per yearThis role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.