Recruiter
Job Description
Conexus Food Solution is seeking a Recruiter to own end-to-end hiring for frontline roles across Chicago, IL and Atlanta (Tucker, GA area) in an onsite capacity. This position supports high-impact recruiting for warehouse teams and driver roles, with a salary range of $60,000 to $80,000 per year.
What you’ll be doing
You will manage full-cycle recruiting for warehouse, driver (both CDL and non-CDL), and other frontline operations positions across both markets. The role partners closely with warehouse and operations managers to clarify staffing needs, shift requirements, and role qualifications. You’ll then source, screen, and interview candidates, coordinate interview schedules, and guide applicants through to offer and start.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for warehouse, driver (CDL and non-CDL), and other frontline operations roles across Chicago and Atlanta
- Partner with warehouse and operations managers to understand staffing needs, shift requirements, and role qualifications
- Source candidates through job boards, driver-specific platforms, social media, referrals, and local community outreach
- Screen resumes and applications; conduct phone/video interviews to assess qualifications, licensing, and fit
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and manage candidate communication throughout the process
- Maintain accurate requisition tracking and candidate pipelines in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Extend offers and manage the offer-to-start process, including background checks, drug screens, and DOT compliance documentation for driver roles
- Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and offer-acceptance rate, and report progress to management
- Represent the company at job fairs and hiring events in both markets
- Ensure hiring practices comply with DOT, FMCSA, EEOC, and other applicable federal/state regulations
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in high-volume hiring for warehouse, logistics, or transportation/driver roles
- Familiarity with CDL licensing requirements and driver qualification/DOT compliance files, or willingness to learn quickly
- Experience using an ATS and sourcing platforms including Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and LinkedIn
- Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple open requisitions across two markets at once
- Positive working attitude, patience, attention to detail, and flexibility
- Ability to read and write English
- Authorization to work in the US
Helpful experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Prior experience recruiting for logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or transportation companies
- Knowledge of local Chicago and Atlanta labor markets
Work authorization notice
Conexus Food Solutions does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (for example, H-1B). To be considered for permanent employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.