Remote Contract Manufacturing Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Title: Contract Recruiter (Part-Time)

Industry: Manufacturing

Location (city, state): Lemont, IL (Hybrid/Remote)

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $26 – $30 / hour (based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Flexible hybrid schedule; approximately 25–30 hours per week)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization looking for a Contract Recruiter to support hiring initiatives across multiple production facilities. This position will partner closely with hiring managers to recruit and onboard hourly employees while maintaining an efficient and organized recruitment process.

Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contract Recruiter to manage recruiting efforts for hourly manufacturing positions. This role will support the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, onboarding, and hiring documentation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working independently, and able to manage multiple open positions while building strong relationships with hiring managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage recruiting activities from initial candidate outreach through onboarding.
• Source and recruit candidates for hourly manufacturing roles, including production workers, forklift operators, maintenance technicians, and drivers.
• Utilize Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms to identify qualified candidates.
• Review resumes and conduct initial phone screenings.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Follow up with hiring managers to collect feedback and assist with hiring decisions.
• Support offer letter preparation and candidate communication.
• Maintain job postings and manage candidate pipelines.
• Track recruiting activity using Excel spreadsheets and internal tracking systems.
• Complete onboarding tasks, including background checks, E-Verify processing, and new hire documentation.
• Ensure confidential employee information is handled accurately and securely.
• Maintain recruiting templates and processes to improve efficiency.
• Provide regular updates on recruiting activity and hiring progress.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of recruiting experience with strong recruiting coordination skills.
• Experience managing multiple job openings and candidate pipelines.
• Familiarity with hourly recruiting, manufacturing, or high-volume hiring preferred.
• Experience using Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities without extensive supervision.
• Strong communication skills with a professional phone presence.
• Comfortable partnering with hiring managers and taking ownership of recruiting responsibilities.

Perks:

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
• Ability to own and manage recruiting processes with autonomy.
• Supportive leadership and established recruiting procedures.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact supporting multiple locations.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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