Operations Recruiter
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Harbor Wholesale
Lacey, WA, US
Summary
The Operations Recruiter leads end-to-end recruitment efforts for warehouse and transportation departments across multiple states. This role involves building relationships with hiring managers and external partners while ensuring compliance with state and federal employment regulations.
Job Description
Overview
Hours: Full time - Monday through Friday
This is a full-time position onsite with hybrid opportunity after full training.
Pay: $31.00 - $39.00/hr.
Benefits Summary: include vacation, sick time, personal holiday, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match and some great Harbor perks.
Operations Recruiter — Warehouse & Transportation HiringHarbor Wholesale has a 100+ year history of superlative service in wholesale food & beverage distribution in the Pacific Northwest, California and Nevada. We’re looking for a dynamic and sharp Operations Recruiter to keep essential operations moving by finding great talent for our warehouse and transportation teams across Washington, Oregon and California. This position partners with hiring managers, builds strong candidate pipelines, and supports high-volume recruiting for the roles that power our distribution network. Roles include warehouse, inventory control, all areas of transportation and staff, coffee field technicians, shop and safety positions. Harbor took the prestigious 1st Place in the Private Carrier Fleet Safety Division at WTA 2026.
Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and keep hiring moving.
- Build talent pipelines through agencies, schools, community groups, career fairs, and hiring events.
- Manage candidate activity and interview updates in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Screen resumes, interview candidates, recommend hires, and support offer delivery.
- Coordinate internal transfers, including interviews and transfer or offer letters.
- Stay familiar with warehouse and transportation roles through routine job shadowing.
- Work in tandem with the corporate recruiter and HR team.
- Support recruiting compliance and other HR projects as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with prior experience with an ATS systems (Applicant tracking System).
- Excellent organization, written and verbal communication, filing, and presentation skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to collaborate respectfully with employees and leaders across the organization.
- Ability to travel to CDL schools throughout the year and to Harbor distribution centers annually.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving recruiting environment and adjust as hiring needs change.
Qualifications
Education and experience:
- Three to five years of recruiting experience in a large company environment preferred
- CDL driver recruiting experience is highly preferred
- Full interview and assessment experience in warehouse operations.
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Harbor Wholesale is dedicated to supporting our local entrepreneurs that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around the table. Every day.
Harbor is proud to receive one of the coveted 2025 Washington's Best Workplaces Awards and recognition as one of Washington's Fastest-growing Private Companies. As one of the largest independent 5th generation family-owned distributor on the West Coast, obsessed with the success of each of its 850+ team members, Harbor Wholesale serves over 6,000 convenience stores, independent grocers, and quick-serve restaurants with a wide selection of local and national products, business solutions, and Harbor owned Real Fresh Brands™. Brands such as Scratch Dig-in-Chicken™, Mountain Fresh™, Via Vita Pizza®, Split Shift®, Watertown Craft Roasted®, Mein Street®, and Skippers®. Harbor Wholesale operates distribution centers in Lacey, WA, Roseburg, OR, and Modesto, CA. Harbor Wholesale is a subsidiary of Harbor Foods. For additional information, please visit us at harborwholesale.com or harborfoods.com.
Founded
1923
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Wholesale
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lacey, WA
Harbor Wholesale is dedicated to supporting our local entrepreneurs that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around the table. Every day.
Harbor is proud to receive one of the coveted 2025 Washington's Best Workplaces Awards and recognition as one of Washington's Fastest-growing Private Companies. As one of the largest independent 5th generation family-owned distributor on the West Coast, obsessed with the success of each of its 850+ team members, Harbor Wholesale serves over 6,000 convenience stores, independent grocers, and quick-serve restaurants with a wide selection of local and national products, business solutions, and Harbor owned Real Fresh Brands™. Brands such as Scratch Dig-in-Chicken™, Mountain Fresh™, Via Vita Pizza®, Split Shift®, Watertown Craft Roasted®, Mein Street®, and Skippers®. Harbor Wholesale operates distribution centers in Lacey, WA, Roseburg, OR, and Modesto, CA. Harbor Wholesale is a subsidiary of Harbor Foods. For additional information, please visit us at harborwholesale.com or harborfoods.com.
Founded
1923
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Wholesale
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lacey, WA