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Contract CDL Driver Recruiter

QCD
Indianapolis, IN Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Contract Recruiter with expertise in full-cycle recruitment to support high-volume hiring for CDL Class A drivers and warehouse employees in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

This role requires experience sourcing, screening, and hiring frontline talent, including Class A delivery drivers and warehouse associates. The recruiter will manage requisitions across multiple locations and partner closely with HR and operational leaders to meet workforce demands.

This position will also require travel to attend job fairs, onsite hiring events, and community outreach initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for CDL drivers and warehouse roles across multiple distribution centers.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, position requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates using job boards, social media, referrals, and industry networks.
  • Attend and coordinate job fairs, community recruiting events, and onsite interview days to support regional hiring goals.
  • Screen and evaluate applicants through phone interviews, resume reviews, and reference checks.
  • Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, and candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, EEOC, OFCCP, and other applicable hiring regulations.
  • Support a strong candidate experience and promote the organization’s employer brand within the logistics and distribution space.

Qualifications:

  • 4–7 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with a focus on CDL driver recruitment.
  • Demonstrated success in high-volume recruitment within logistics, distribution, or transportation industries.
  • Experience managing multiple requisitions across regions or business units.
  • Familiarity with DOT hiring standards, driver qualification files, and med card verification.
  • Strong working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to travel as required for recruiting events and onsite support.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience recruiting for food distribution or third-party logistics (3PL) organizations.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of recruiting metrics, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness.

Why This Role:

  • Opportunity to directly impact hiring outcomes for a leading national food distribution company.
  • Gain experience in high-volume, field-based recruiting with a focus on frontline talent.
  • Be part of a collaborative team that values strong relationships and efficient hiring practices.
  • Make a difference by helping build the workforce that powers essential supply chains.

Apply now if you have a passion for recruiting in the logistics space and are ready to take on a fast-moving, people-focused contract role that drives results.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $35 - $40

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