Recruiting - Recruiter - Cabool

Western Dairy Transport, LLC; Cabool (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Dairy Transport, LLC is seeking a Recruiter to drive driver recruitment efforts and collaborate with managers to fill staffing needs. The role emphasizes delivering a positive candidate experience while ensuring DOT/FMCSA compliance.

The recruiter will source candidates, screen applicants, coordinate offers, and support onboarding. Knowledge of Tenstreet and third-party vendors is valuable. Strong communication and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a solid foundation in employment law.
• Ability to source and screen driver candidates with diligence and integrity.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and candidate evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Source driver candidates using Tenstreet communications and third party vendors.
• Screen candidates via phone/video screenings and resume review.
• Conduct reference checks as needed.
• Facilitate offers with terminal or hiring managers.
• Develop and refine talent acquisition strategies for drivers.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation of new hires.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Maintain accurate candidate interaction records and recruiting metrics.
• Attend career fairs and manage apprenticeship program placements.

Skills

Communication skills

High attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Recruitment tools

Job description

Job Summary: The Recruiter is responsible for facilitating the recruitment and hiring process and collaborating with managers to meet staffing needs. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.

Essential Job Functions:

Source driver candidates using Tenstreet communications and third party vendors to build a robust candidate pipeline

Screen driver candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone or video screenings to evaluate candidates' skills and experience

Perform reference checks as needed

Facilitate the offer process by connecting the candidate with the terminal or hiring manager for interview, selection, and closing process

Enhance talent acquisition strategies; stay informed about current recruitment best practices

Assist in coordinating and monitoring candidate onboarding and orientation

Ensure all driver screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations

Builds and updates the recruiting workflow for commercial drivers, runs background checks, maintains driver qualification files, annual check for MVR and Clearing House query, and ensure each step is in compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and recruitment activities

Attends career and job fair events to recruit potential employees

Generate regular reports on recruitment metrics and effectiveness

Develop and refine the overarching strategy for the Skillbridge program and other apprenticeship or internship opportunities and ensure compliance with program regulations and guidelines

Facilitate the placement of transitioning service members into internship opportunities aligned with their career goals

Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program participants and activities

Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to the company random drug and alcohol program

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Capacity to adjust and thrive in changing circumstances

Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet deadlines

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Preferred:

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Entry level knowledge of recruitment tools, techniques, and best practices

Previous experience in recruitment or human resources

Physical Requirements:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended period. This is mostly a sedentary office classification, although standing in outdoor work areas and walking between terminal, safety lane, and commercial motor vehicles (CMV) operating areas for short periods can be necessary. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach push and pull. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment: The duties of this job are performed in both an office environment, a commercial motor vehicle terminal environment, and outdoors, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to office/CMV equipment. Exposure to various climate conditions, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasses.