Contract Safety Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

About US

Founded by Elwood Richard in 1968, NOW has grown from a small, family operation, to a highly respected manufacturer of natural health products, including vitamins, dietary supplements, sports nutrition, essential oils, and organic foods. NOW’s state of the art manufacturing facilities have been GMP certified since 2000, and its quality testing labs are among the best in the industry. The company

remains a highly regarded, family- and employee-owned company dedicated to making wellness affordable.

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-volume Contract Recruiter to support hiring efforts at our 400-person manufacturing plant in Sparks, NV. This role will focus on sourcing, screening, and hiring manufacturing operators and production staff to meet immediate and near-term workforce demands. The ideal candidate has experience recruiting in manufacturing, warehouse or industrial environments and thrives in a fast-paced, metrics-driven setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing roles (operators, assemblers, machine operators, warehouse associates)
• Partner with HR team to understand staffing needs, shift requirements, and skill profiles
• Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies for high-volume hiring

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Source candidates through local workforce partnerships, referrals, and community outreach
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified production candidates
• Support hiring events, job fairs, and open interview days

Screening & Selection

• Conduct phone screens and initial assessments aligned to role requirements
• Coordinate onsite interviews and hiring manager feedback
• Ensure a smooth and efficient candidate experience

Offer & Hiring Process

• Facilitate offer process, including compensation alignment and candidate communication
• Coordinate pre-employment activities (background checks, drug screening if applicable)
• Partner with HR and onboarding teams to ensure successful hiring and start dates

Reporting & Compliance

• Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, offer acceptance rates)
• Maintain accurate records in the ATS
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company hiring policies

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2–5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or high-volume environments
• Experience hiring hourly production or operator roles
• Strong sourcing and screening skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Preferred

• Experience recruiting in a plant or industrial site
• Familiarity with Reno/Northern Nevada labor market
• Experience with hiring events and workforce partnerships

Key Competencies

• High sense of urgency and ability to meet aggressive hiring goals
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Data-driven with a focus on recruiting metrics
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate with plant leadership

Safety Responsibility Statement

Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures.  Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correct or report to the appropriate people when you see a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved.  Assists with communicating safety information to new employees.  Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

Language Skills

Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and the public. Ability to communicate effectively on the phone with customers, employees and general public.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must have intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation. Excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively multi-task are essential.  Strong communication (oral and written) skills required. Must present a professional, positive image always. Display an initiative-taking and efficient approach to tasks. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.