Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Recruiter – Staffing

Role is located in Irvine, CA

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Recruiter to join our Staffing team. The Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, and placing qualified candidates for warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, food production, and distribution positions. This role requires excellent communication, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting recruiting goals and providing exceptional customer service to both clients and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and onboard candidates for light industrial positions, including:
• • Forklift Operators
  • Warehouse Associates
  • Machine Operators
  • Assemblers
  • Shipping & Receiving Clerks
  • Production Workers
  • Material Handlers
  • Quality Inspectors
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, community outreach, and networking.
• Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews.
• Verify employment eligibility and complete new hire documentation.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding requirements.
• Match candidates with client job requirements and schedule interviews or start dates.
• Maintain accurate applicant records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Build and maintain relationships with current employees and clients.
• Follow up with employees after placement to ensure a successful assignment.
• Fill open job orders quickly while maintaining quality standards.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly recruiting metrics.
• Assist with employee relations, attendance issues, and assignment replacements when necessary.
• Support recruiting events, job fairs, and hiring campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company employment policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of recruiting, staffing, HR, or customer service experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a staffing agency or light industrial recruiting is highly preferred.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.

Preferred Skills

• High-volume recruiting
• Candidate sourcing
• Interviewing and screening
• Customer service
• Relationship building
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• ATS/CRM experience
• Microsoft Office Suite

EMPRO is a premier staffing firm specializing in placing top-tier manufacturing and technical talent. Known for speed, precision, and quality, EMPRO delivers highly qualified candidates quickly—saving companies time while ensuring the right fit every time. EMPRO partners closely with both clients and candidates to create long-term, successful placements.

Company Description

EMPRO is a premier staffing firm specializing in placing top-tier manufacturing and technical talent. Known for speed, precision, and quality, EMPRO delivers highly qualified candidates quickly—saving companies time while ensuring the right fit every time. EMPRO partners closely with both clients and candidates to create long-term, successful placements.