Recruiter - Distribution and Fulfillment

Echo Global Logistics•Chicago, IL

5d•$64,200 - $79,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Recruiter supports talent acquisition across Echo's warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution operations. Working with hiring managers and operational leaders, the role manages recruitment for hourly warehouse associates, specialized operational positions, and front-line leadership. The position calls for an organized, personable, motivated recruiter with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Echo Global Logistics is a provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, Echo handles transportation management tasks for clients and carriers and connects businesses that need to ship products with carriers that transport goods across major transportation modes. The role operates in an office environment with an open seating floor plan, where the employee uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment. The workday may include frequent interruptions. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

Requirements

One to three years of recruiting experience preferred, ideally in warehouse, fulfillment, distribution, logistics, or high-volume hourly recruiting.
Experience conducting candidate phone screens and coordinating interviews.
Familiarity with job boards, applicant tracking systems, and basic candidate sourcing techniques.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple open positions and prioritize tasks effectively.
Resourceful, proactive, and willing to learn new recruiting tools and techniques.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing hiring priorities.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Recruiting experience in warehouse, fulfillment, distribution, logistics, or high-volume hourly recruiting.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interviewing, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and hiring priorities.
Source candidates through job boards, employee referrals, resume databases, and community recruiting resources.
Maintain candidate pipelines and communicate consistently with candidates throughout the hiring process.
Coordinate with HR and operational teams on pre-employment requirements and onboarding.
Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Represent Echo professionally and contribute to a positive candidate experience and employment brand.
Manage day-to-day recruiting activity to fill open positions with qualified candidates in a timely manner.
Review applications, conduct phone screens, and evaluate candidate experience, qualifications, and interest.
Support recruiting for warehouse associates, forklift operators, inventory specialists, fulfillment personnel, team leads, and other operational positions.
Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and provide timely candidate updates.
Keep hiring managers informed about candidate pipelines, interview activity, and hiring progress.
Prepare candidate summaries and recommendations to support hiring decisions.
Prepare and extend employment offers and coordinate pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements.
Assist with high-volume hiring initiatives, hiring events, and other recruiting projects as needed.