Job Title: Recruiter

For immediate consideration, please email your resume and interview availability to ([email protected]) ASAP today or tomorrow. I am conducting interviews this week and looking to hire immediately.

Job Description

We are seeking a Recruiter to support high-volume hiring efforts for a growing manufacturing operation. This individual will partner closely with the HR team to help manage 18+ open roles across multiple sites, primarily focused on hourly industrial positions.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for 10+ requisitions simultaneously, including assembly, machining, and maintenance roles.
• Post jobs, source candidates, and screen applicants via phone and virtual/in-person interviews.
• Conduct proactive outreach through phone, email, and text, making at least three contact attempts per candidate.
• Coordinate and support hiring events such as job fairs and local advertising efforts.
• Track candidate activity and recruiting metrics using ATS and Excel spreadsheets.
• Extend offers and support onboarding processes.
• Maintain organized flow logs and ensure timely updates to recruiting plans and strategies.
• Assist with additional HR projects such as document scanning, file organization, and administrative support as needed.

Essential Skills

• 1 year of experience in a recruiting role.
• 1 year of experience working with MS Excel or a HRIS system.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• College education.
• High volume, full cycle recruitment experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience using Indeed and Workday systems.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills with a sense of urgency.
• Comfortable working independently and driving recruiting efforts.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong tracking habits.
• Able to quickly ramp up and support a team experiencing high hiring demand.

Work Environment

The position is 100% onsite, requiring 40 hours per week from 8 AM to 5 PM. The HR team consists of three people. The role involves contacting candidates via phone, email, and more. The workplace combines the stability of a well-established global manufacturer with a culture that values engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Employees appreciate the balance between strong processes and the ability to take ownership, solve problems, and make a visible impact on operations and customer outcomes. The organization emphasizes accountability, operational discipline, and ongoing improvement, appealing to professionals who appreciate structured environments but still want their ideas and efforts to matter.

To book an initial phone screening, please free free to plug time into my calendar: https://talentassistant.astoncarter.com/assistant/bookings/cebf9226-203c-4bc4-90de-3e90d29f66f6

This is a Contract position based out of Marengo, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Marengo,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruit