Recruiter - High Volume

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee discounts on Baldor products

Career growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. is seeking a Recruiter for a temporary-to-hire position in Boston. This role focuses on high-volume recruiting, managing job requisitions, and sourcing candidates efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in recruiting, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and must excel in a fast-paced setting. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) plans, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years high-volume recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing or transportation.
• Experience with driver recruiting and DOT hiring regulations is preferred.
• Strong organizational and customer-service orientation with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support full cycle recruiting for high-volume roles including production workers and drivers.
• Conduct candidate sourcing through various channels such as job boards and hiring events.
• Screen candidates and manage the ATS to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Skills

High-volume recruiting experience

Proficiency with ATS tools

Strong communication skills

Multitasking abilities

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary-to-Hire (Full-Time)

Position Summary

This position is being hired as a temporary assignment with the opportunity to transition to a regular full‑time Baldor employee based on performance and business needs. The Recruiter plays a key role in executing hiring strategies for requisitions assigned including operations, production, warehouse, and driver positions. Supporting the Senior Recruiters, this role manages requisitions, sources frontline candidates, coordinates hiring events, and ensures DOT‑compliant processes for driver recruitment. The Recruiter also provides hiring metrics, time‑to‑fill reporting, and ATS management to support operational staffing needs. The ideal candidate thrives in a high‑pressure environment, manages multiple job requisitions at once, and is focused on moving candidates from applicant to onboarding swiftly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full cycle recruiting for high‑volume roles including production workers, warehouse associates, pick/pack staff, and driver positions (CDL and non‑CDL).
• Conduct sourcing through job boards, local community outreach, referrals, hiring events, and social platforms.
• Screen and qualify candidates, including preliminary DOT‑related prequalification checks (e.g., MVR flags, required credentials).
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to process, move, and track candidates, ensuring 100% data integrity and compliance.
• Partner with operations and the Senior Recruiters to understand staffing targets and scheduling needs.
• Assist in organizing and executing hiring events, open houses, community job fairs, and on‑site recruiting days.
• Coordinate, schedule, and confirm interviews between candidates and hiring managers, managing heavy email/phone interactions.
• Post, update, and manage job ads across various job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Prepare time‑to‑fill and hiring funnel metrics weekly for leadership review.
• Track drop‑off and show‑up rates for frontline and driver candidates and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, safety requirements, and company hiring standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years high‑volume recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or transportation.
• Experience recruiting drivers and familiarity with DOT hiring considerations preferred.
• Strong multitasking abilities and comfort with fast‑changing hiring demands.
• Proficiency with ATS tools and high‑volume sourcing platforms.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer‑service orientation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with cross‑functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company‑Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Join Our Team

If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!