Recruiter - Distribution and Fulfillment

Echo Global Logistics•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Recruiter supports hiring across Echo’s warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution operations. Working closely with hiring managers and operational leaders, this role manages recruiting for positions such as hourly warehouse associates, specialized operational roles, and front-line leadership. The role calls for an organized, personable, and motivated recruiter with strong communication skills who can manage multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruiting, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, supporting offers and onboarding, and keeping hiring managers informed about candidate pipelines and progress. The Recruiter maintains accurate records in the applicant tracking system, coordinates pre-employment requirements with HR and operational teams, and represents Echo throughout the candidate experience. The role also supports high-volume hiring initiatives, hiring events, and other recruiting projects as needed. The position operates in an office environment and involves using a computer, telephone, and other office equipment. The office has an open seating floor plan, typical office noise, and frequent interruptions. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

Requirements

1–3 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 and 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
Recruiting experience in warehouse, fulfillment, distribution, logistics, or high-volume hourly recruiting.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting, 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 qualified candidates through job boards, employee referrals, resume databases, community recruiting resources, and other channels.
Maintain candidate pipelines and communicate consistently with candidates throughout the hiring process.
Coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding with HR and operational teams.
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 daily recruiting activities to fill open positions with qualified candidates in a timely manner.
Review applications and conduct phone screens to assess candidate experience, qualifications, and interest.
Recruit 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.