Recruiting Specialist

Location: Upper Sandusky

Recruiting Specialist – Kalmbach Feeds, Inc.

About the Role:

At Kalmbach Feeds, we believe great people are the foundation of a great company. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced, relationship-driven Recruiting Specialist who understands that successful recruiting is about more than filling open positions. It is about recognizing potential, building trust, and connecting the right people with opportunities where they can succeed.

Based at our corporate office in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, this position focuses primarily on recruiting Team Members for our manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and live production operations. Working closely with hiring managers across the organization, the Recruiting Specialist will develop strong candidate pipelines, understand staffing needs, and identify talented, hardworking individuals who share our values.

Success in this role requires a genuine interest in people, an understanding of operations recruiting, and a willingness to spend time where the work happens. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the continued growth of Kalmbach Feeds while being part of a team that values relationships, collaboration, and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:

Identify, attract, and recruit talented Team Members who contribute to the continued growth and success of Kalmbach Feeds.

Manage the full recruiting process for assigned operations positions, from sourcing and screening candidates through offer acceptance.

Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and operations leaders to understand staffing needs, team dynamics, and the qualities that contribute to success in each role.

Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, employee referrals, community partnerships, and creative sourcing strategies.

Regularly visit operations facilities to gain firsthand knowledge of positions, strengthen relationships, and better understand the needs of the business.

Represent Kalmbach Feeds at hiring events, career fairs, and community outreach opportunities to connect with prospective candidates.

Deliver a positive candidate experience through consistent communication, thoughtful interactions, and timely follow-through.

Partner with hiring managers to evaluate candidates based on qualifications, potential, and alignment with company values.

Collaborate with the onboarding team to support a smooth transition for new Team Members following offer acceptance.

Monitor recruiting activity, labor market trends, and hiring results to identify opportunities for improvement while maintaining accurate records within the applicant tracking system.

Take ownership of recruiting priorities, manage multiple openings effectively, and collaborate with the recruiting team to meet the changing needs of the organization.

The Right Candidate:

Bachelor's degree in any field preferred. Candidates without a degree must demonstrate substantial, progressively responsible recruiting experience.

Minimum of three years of successful recruiting experience, preferably within manufacturing, distribution, transportation, agriculture, or other operations-focused environments. Candidates without a bachelor's degree should possess at least five years of directly relevant recruiting experience.

Demonstrated success recruiting for hourly operations positions, managing multiple openings, and attracting qualified candidates in competitive labor markets.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine ability to build trust and establish strong working relationships.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.

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