Recruiter

Job Summary Link Snacks is seeking a highly motivated, full‑time Recruiter – Production to support the Perry, GA manufacturing plant’s growing workforce needs. In this role, the Recruiter 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Perform additional duties as assigned. Work Environment The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc.), walk, stand for extended periods of time, and repetitive use of hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. The position involves exposure to the odor and possible contact with food products, spices, and sauces. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product. Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience required. 4+ 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; SmartRecruiters experience preferred. Knowledge of hiring compliance, EEO, and applicable labor laws. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with shifting priorities. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Certification in HR or recruitment (e.g., SHRM‑CP, PHR, Sourcecon, or related) preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Additional Information The salary range for this role is $65,000 – $75,000 per year. Base pay is just one component of Link Snacks Total Rewards package. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Link Snacks provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401(k) participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. Disclaimer This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY Link Snacks is a participant in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E‑Verify program, visit All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation $65,000 - $65,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr