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Associate Driver Recruiter

Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Department: Human Resources – Talent Acquisition

Location: Lakeland, FL

Job Type: ON-SITE position

Overview

The Associate Driver Recruiter is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting process to meet and exceed recruitment goals for Company Drivers and Owner Operators throughout our operations in the United States. The Associate Driver Recruiter provides superior customer service to hiring managers by attracting both active and passive candidates. This position reports to the Manager of Driver Recruiting.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a business partner to perform full life-cycle recruitment of drivers including: candidate sourcing, interviewing/evaluating candidate fit, selection/offer, and facilitating a positive candidate experience
  • Proactively identifies effective sources or other creative techniques to identify the best pool of candidates in a timely and cost effective manner. Utilizes various methods to source for the positions including resume searches, cold-calling/communicating, social media strategies, employee referrals, internal posting program, networking activities, online advertising, etc.
  • Communicates with management and other recruiters to expedite driver application and onboarding process
  • Manage the recruitment process through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by initiating and submitting all required forms and letters; ensures candidates receive applicable paperwork throughout hiring process
  • Utilize the ATS to build a pipeline of talent for future staffing needs
  • Travels to SCTI locations to support recruiting start-ups, and location specific recruiting

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred
  • HR or Administrative experience preferred

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and HR business partners to ensure a successful hiring and on-boarding process
  • Proven ability to successfully meet deliverables and excel in a fast paced, challenging environment
  • Ability to source talent from a variety of sources including: internet sourcing, job postings/advertisements, direct sourcing, resume database, employee referrals, networking, etc.
  • Ability to utilize an Applicant Tracking System (TenStreet) to manage requisitions, candidates and create a pipeline of talent
  • Effective interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to speak confidently about the company’s business and strategic visions
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Must have attributes of a dedicated and resourceful self-starter that can deliver results

Benefits

  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • 401(k) match
  • Vacation and holiday pay
  • Employee assistance and identity theft protection
  • Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to Disability.accommodation@sclogistics.com and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

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