Recruiter

Job description

In this role, you will support the full-cycle recruiting process with a strong emphasis on proactive sourcing and talent pipeline development for manufacturing, engineering, and technical positions. You will assist with preliminary phone screens to evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and cultural fit across a variety of roles, including CNC, production, and engineering functions.

You will partner closely with the Director of Human Resources and hiring managers to develop and execute strategic recruiting and workforce planning initiatives aligned with current production demands and future business growth. Responsibilities include analyzing job descriptions and comparing them against candidate qualifications from resumes and platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed to ensure alignment with required technical competencies and minimum qualifications.

This role will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, talent mapping, and the use of AI-driven recruiting tools to identify and engage both active and passive candidates. You will provide recommendations on candidate progression following interviews and coordinate second- and third-round interviews for management.

Additionally, you will actively source and engage engineering and skilled trades talent through job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking events, while building and maintaining a strong pipeline of candidates for ongoing and future hiring needs. You will assist with recruitment events as needed and gather candidate feedback throughout the interview process, sharing insights related to role expectations, market compensation, and benefits.

This role also involves tracking candidate progress through the internal interview process, maintaining accurate data within the ATS, and using recruiting metrics to improve sourcing effectiveness. You will stay informed on CNC machinery, steel/manufacturing industry trends, and emerging recruitment technologies, applying best practices in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, along with performing other duties as assigned by management.

Job requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 3 years of professional experience in recruiting required, experience in hiring for engineering roles a huge plus
• A valid driver's license and passport in case of travel abroad
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language required
• Computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook, Teams, etc.) at least two years

We offer

• Flextime policy
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be used as it’s accrued
• Paid Holidays effective date of hire
• Medical insurance (PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire
• Dental care
• Vision care
• 100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance option
• 100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability
• 50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (LTD)
• 401K plan available with Company contribution

About Voortman

Join Voortman

As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees worldwide, Voortman offers the opportunity to collaborate across international teams, gain exposure to global expertise, and build a career within a well-established and innovative leader in the steel processing industry.

Having recently moved into our new, state-of-the-art production facility and offices, Voortman is entering an exciting new phase of growth in the United States. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence across North America, enhancing our capabilities, and delivering even greater value to our customers. As we scale our operations, we are rapidly growing our team and actively seeking talented, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. This is a unique opportunity to join Voortman at a pivotal moment and play a key role in shaping the future of our U.S. operations.