Hours: Full time - Monday through Friday
This is a full-time onsite position in Lacey, WA
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Three to five years of recruiting experience in a large company environment
- CDL driver recruiting experience
- Full interview and assessment experience in warehouse operations
- Bachelor's or associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and prior Applicant Tracking System experience
- Excellent organization, written and verbal communication, filing, and presentation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to collaborate respectfully with employees and leaders
- Ability to travel to CDL schools and Harbor distribution centers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving recruiting environment
What We Do
Harbor Wholesale is an independent wholesale distributor serving more than 6,000 convenience stores, independent grocers, and quick-serve restaurants. It offers a wide selection of local and national products, including Harbor-owned Real Fresh Brands, and provides personalized service, business solutions, and consultant support. Harbor Wholesale operates within Harbor Foods, a fourth-generation family-owned distributor focused on fortifying communities across the Northwest.
