Recruiter
- Contract
- Sub-Department: HR General
- Department: HR
Company Description
At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.
We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.
Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.
Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated high-volume Recruiter to support our Perry, GA manufacturing plant’s growing workforce. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring a high volume of production, skilled trades, and support staff to meet operational demands. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in fast-paced, industrial environments. This position is located onsite in Perry, GA.
The responsibilities of this position shall consists of, but not be limited to, the following:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for high-volume hiring needs, including production workers, machine operators, assemblers, forklift drivers, maintenance technicians, and other plant roles.
- Partner with plant leadership and HR to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies.
- Proactively source candidates through job fairs, online job boards, social media, local community partnerships, and employee referral programs.
- Conduct initial screenings to assess candidates’ skills, experience, and alignment with plant requirements.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers, ensuring an efficient and seamless process.
- Maintain an organized pipeline of qualified candidates to reduce time-to-fill and improve workforce planning.
- Manage and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with candidate progress and hiring metrics.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety regulations, and employment laws during the hiring process.
- Drive employer branding efforts by promoting the company’s culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
- Support onboarding and orientation to ensure a smooth transition for new hires into the manufacturing environment.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in high-volume recruiting, preferably in a manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial setting.
- Strong sourcing skills, including the use of online job boards, social media, community outreach, and referral programs.
- Experience working with an applicant tracking system (ATS) and other HR recruitment tools.
- Knowledge of hiring compliance, EEO, and labor laws.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with shifting priorities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as SmartRecruiters.
- Certification in HR or recruitment (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, Sourcecon, or related).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Additional Information
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 annually
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.