Light Industrial Weekend Recruiter

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Weekend JITS Recruiter to support high-volume, just-in-time staffing needs within the automotive manufacturing industry. This role is responsible for quickly identifying, screening, onboarding, and deploying qualified light industrial candidates to meet rapidly changing client workforce demands.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly responsive, comfortable working independently, and understands the urgency that comes with temporary staffing in a manufacturing environment. This recruiter will serve as a key point of contact for candidates and internal teams during weekend operations, helping ensure our clients have the workforce they need when they need it.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and source candidates for high-volume light industrial and manufacturing positions , including production, assembly, warehouse, material handling, quality, and general labor roles.
• Manage JITS staffing requests and respond quickly to changing client headcount needs.
• Conduct phone screens and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, availability, work history, reliability, and fit for the position.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified, readily available candidates for immediate placement.
• Communicate job details, pay rates, schedules, locations, attendance expectations, and job requirements clearly to candidates.
• Coordinate candidate onboarding, including required documentation, background checks, drug screens, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Ensure candidates are fully prepared and confirmed prior to their scheduled start.
• Maintain frequent communication with candidates before and after placement to minimize no-shows, early turnover, and attendance issues.
• Monitor candidate confirmations, call-offs, replacements, and last-minute staffing needs.
• Quickly identify replacement candidates when a scheduled worker becomes unavailable.
• Work closely with Account Managers, Operations, and client contacts to prioritize urgent staffing needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate and recruiting activity in the ATS/SmartSearch system.
• Follow established recruiting processes and ensure all candidate activity and interview information is documented accurately.
• Support weekend staffing coverage and respond to urgent candidate or client needs in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with reliable candidates who can be contacted for future JITS opportunities.
• Meet established recruiting, screening, submittal, placement, and response-time expectations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of recruiting experience, preferably in light industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or temporary staffing .
• Experience with high-volume recruiting and/or rapid-response staffing preferred.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple open positions and changing staffing needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable making a high volume of phone calls and communicating with candidates through phone, text, and email.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with urgent and last-minute staffing requests.
• Proficiency with ATS systems, Microsoft Office, and recruiting/job board platforms.
• Must be dependable and available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday .

Ideal Candidate

The ideal JITS Recruiter is someone who:

• Moves quickly and understands that speed matters in temporary staffing .
• Is highly responsive to both candidates and internal teams.
• Can manage a large volume of candidates without sacrificing quality.
• Is persistent and comfortable following up with candidates multiple times.
• Has a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Can quickly identify dependable candidates who are ready and willing to work.
• Remains calm and organized when staffing needs change at the last minute.
• Enjoys a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Understands that successful JITS recruiting means having the right candidate in the right place at the right time .

Weekend Coverage

This position is specifically designed to provide recruiting and staffing support during the weekend, when automotive manufacturing clients may experience increased staffing needs, call-offs, and last-minute openings.

Required availability: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Weekend recruiters should be comfortable responding to time-sensitive staffing needs, communicating with candidates throughout the weekend, and coordinating replacements or additional staffing when necessary.

Success in This Role

Success will be measured by the recruiter’s ability to:

• Fill JITS orders quickly and accurately.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Reduce no-shows and last-minute cancellations.
• Respond promptly to urgent staffing requests.
• Deliver reliable candidates who successfully report to work.
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity and documentation.
• Build a dependable pool of candidates for ongoing automotive manufacturing opportunities.