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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Material Handling Inc.
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026

Join the MHI Team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist!



Material Handling Inc., a leading forklift and material handling equipment provider in the Southeast. For more than 45 years, we've been thriving, and we want you to be a pivotal player in our team of over 200 employees --- spanning ten branches across AL, GA, KY, TN, and SC.



At MHI, we're all about family values and hard work. We will strive to be the best overall partner supplier to all our clients, to provide opportunity for every employee to reach their full potential and maintain sustained profitability through honesty, integrity and doing the right thing. As a privately held company, we maintain the freedom to prioritize our people by upholding our culture and values while remaining competitive in the marketplace.


We're seeking dedicated, collaborative individuals who thrive on tackling new challenges daily. We recognize that our employees are fundamental to our success, and we're dedicated to fostering a work environment that enables our team to reach their fullest potential. It's not just a job, it's a career.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple business units.
  • Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and ideal candidate profiles.
  • Maintain and update job descriptions.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience.
  • Explore innovative recruitment strategies and represent the company at recruiting events.
  • Support and coach hiring managers on best practices.
  • Track recruitment metrics and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.


Requirements:


  • Strategic Vision: Align recruitment strategies with company goals.
  • Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong connections with hiring managers, candidates, and stakeholders.
  • Communication: Clearly convey ideas verbally and in writing.
  • Adaptability: Adjust strategies quickly while managing multiple priorities.
  • Analytical Thinking: Use data to improve recruitment processes and outcomes.
  • Problem-Solving: Identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
  • Cultural Awareness: Foster an inclusive recruitment process.
  • Team Collaboration: Work effectively with others to achieve shared goals.


Minimum Qualifications:


  • A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is desired.
  • A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in recruiting or talent acquisition is required.
  • Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, trends, and tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility to travel as needed to other branch locations or recruiting events.


Material Handling Inc.’s commitment to you:


A family owned and operated business that prioritizes well-being of employees.

  • Health Insurance – three different plans to choose from
  • Voluntary Dental Insurance
  • Voluntary Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Additional Life Insurance if desired
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • 401k – with employer match

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