Recruiting Specialist

Kalmbach Feeds; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year

Company Paid Disability & Life

Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds is seeking a Recruiting Specialist at its Upper Sandusky corporate office to lead the full process for operations roles. You will source, screen, and refine candidate pools, partnering with hiring managers across manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and live production teams.

The role emphasizes building trust, spending time on-site, and delivering a positive candidate experience while aligning with Kalmbach Feeds values and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful recruiting experience in manufacturing or operations-focused environments.
• Candidates without a bachelor's degree must demonstrate substantial, progressively responsible recruiting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and partnerships.
• Willingness to spend time in manufacturing, warehouse, transportation and live production environments.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and social media to identify candidates.

Responsibilities

• Identify, attract, and recruit talented Team Members for Kalmbach Feeds.
• Manage the full recruiting process for assigned operations positions, from sourcing to offer.
• Build partnerships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and team dynamics.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, referrals, and creative sourcing.
• Visit operations facilities to gain firsthand knowledge of roles and needs.
• Represent Kalmbach Feeds at events to connect with prospective candidates.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience with timely follow-through.
• Collaborate with onboarding to ensure smooth transitions after offers.
• Monitor recruiting activity and labor market trends to identify improvements.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Recruiting Specialist – Kalmbach Feeds, Inc.

About the Role:

At Kalmbach Feeds, we believe great people are the foundation of a great company. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced, relationship-driven Recruiting Specialist who understands that successful recruiting is about more than filling open positions. It is about recognizing potential, building trust, and connecting the right people with opportunities where they can succeed.

Based at our corporate office in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, this position focuses primarily on recruiting Team Members for our manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and live production operations. Working closely with hiring managers across the organization, the Recruiting Specialist will develop strong candidate pipelines, understand staffing needs, and identify talented, hardworking individuals who share our values.

Success in this role requires a genuine interest in people, an understanding of operations recruiting, and a willingness to spend time where the work happens. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the continued growth of Kalmbach Feeds while being part of a team that values relationships, collaboration, and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:

Identify, attract, and recruit talented Team Members who contribute to the continued growth and success of Kalmbach Feeds.

Manage the full recruiting process for assigned operations positions, from sourcing and screening candidates through offer acceptance.

Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and operations leaders to understand staffing needs, team dynamics, and the qualities that contribute to success in each role.

Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, employee referrals, community partnerships, and creative sourcing strategies.

Regularly visit operations facilities to gain firsthand knowledge of positions, strengthen relationships, and better understand the needs of the business.

Represent Kalmbach Feeds at hiring events, career fairs, and community outreach opportunities to connect with prospective candidates.

Deliver a positive candidate experience through consistent communication, thoughtful interactions, and timely follow-through.

Partner with hiring managers to evaluate candidates based on qualifications, potential, and alignment with company values.

Collaborate with the onboarding team to support a smooth transition for new Team Members following offer acceptance.

Monitor recruiting activity, labor market trends, and hiring results to identify opportunities for improvement while maintaining accurate records within the applicant tracking system.

Take ownership of recruiting priorities, manage multiple openings effectively, and collaborate with the recruiting team to meet the changing needs of the organization.

The Right Candidate:

Bachelor's degree in any field preferred. Candidates without a degree must demonstrate substantial, progressively responsible recruiting experience.

Minimum of three years of successful recruiting experience, preferably within manufacturing, distribution, transportation, agriculture, or other operations-focused environments. Candidates without a bachelor's degree should possess at least five years of directly relevant recruiting experience.

Demonstrated success recruiting for hourly operations positions, managing multiple openings, and attracting qualified candidates in competitive labor markets.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine ability to build trust and establish strong working relationships.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.

Creative, resourceful approach to recruiting, with the initiative to identify new strategies and solve challenges independently.

Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, online recruiting platforms, and social media to identify and engage candidates.

Willingness to spend time in manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and live production environments to develop a firsthand understanding of the business.

Sound judgment, personal accountability, and a commitment to representing Kalmbach Feeds professionally while demonstrating our core values.

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family's traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for more than six decades, and the company has become a regional leader within the animal nutrition industry.

Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer-automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists help make that possible.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire

401(k) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match

3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Competitive Compensation

On Staff Life Coach

Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans

Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.