Contract Recruiter – Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Distribution

We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support high-volume and specialized hiring across our manufacturing and distribution operations. This role will partner closely with plant leaders, HR, and supply chain stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality talent for hourly, exempt, and technical roles in fast-paced operational environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience recruiting in manufacturing plants, distribution centers, or supply chain organizations, understands workforce dynamics such as shift work and fluctuating demand, and can drive results in a high-urgency setting.

Location: Remote

Duration: 90 days

Rate: $40 - $45/hr.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Hiring Support

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain roles, including:
• Hourly production, warehouse, and skilled trades roles
• Supervisors, managers, and exempt operations roles
• Supply chain professionals
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, workforce plans, and hiring timelines
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill, high-volume, and niche operational roles
  

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Source talent through job boards, ATS databases, referrals, social platforms, and local/regional talent pools
• Leverage community partnerships, staffing vendors, and local resources where applicable
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines to support ongoing and surge hiring needs
  
  

Candidate Experience & Selection

• Screen and assess candidates for skills, experience, and shift/site fit
• Coordinate interviews, plant tours, and hiring events as needed
• Drive an efficient and positive candidate experience from application through offer
  
  

Offer & Onboarding Support

• Facilitate offer approvals, verbal offers, and start-date coordination
• Partner with HR and operations to ensure smooth onboarding and compliance with hiring requirements
• Support background checks, drug screens, and pre-employment processes as required
  
  

Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate flow, and hiring volume
• Provide regular hiring updates to HR and business stakeholders
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of recruiting experience, with direct experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments
• Proven success recruiting both hourly and exempt operations roles
• Strong understanding of plant and DC workforces (shifts, overtime, safety, productivity demands)
• Experience managing multiple requisitions in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and sourcing tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Local or regional market knowledge for manufacturing/distribution talent
• Ability to work onsite at plants, distribution centers or corporate office as needed
  
  

Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.

As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

This description outlines the role’s essential functions but may evolve with business needs.

Additional Information At Peet’s, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, uniform service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Peet’s is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact employeerelations@peets.com.