High Volume Recruiting Sourcer

48forty Solutions

. Proactively source candidates for light industrial and manufacturing openings using job boards, resume databases, social media, professional networks, referrals, and other online resources.

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in candidate sourcing and relationship building within local communities, leveraging strong communication and organizational skills to enhance recruiting efficiency. Proficient in utilizing various job boards, social media platforms, and recruiting systems to identify and engage potential candidates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Candidate SourcingRelationship DevelopmentInternet Research SkillsRecruiting StrategyBilingual (English and Spanish)

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

RecruitingCandidate SourcingStaffingBusiness DevelopmentJob Board NavigationResume Database ManagementSocial Media RecruitingInformation GatheringOrganizational SkillsProactive Relationship Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPersistenceResourcefulnessIndependenceCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Light Industrial HiringManufacturing HiringTalent PipelineLocal Labor Market ResearchCommunity EngagementWorkforce DevelopmentReferral GenerationRecruiting EfficiencyMarket IntelligenceCandidate Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively source candidates for light industrial and manufacturing openings using job boards, resume databases, social media, professional networks, referrals, and other online resources.
Conduct creative and targeted searches to identify active and passive candidates.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for frequently hired positions and hard-to-fill roles.
Develop relationships with businesses and employers in small towns and local communities across the country.
Identify organizations and businesses that can expand reach to potential candidates and generate new talent sources.
Establish relationships with local employers, community organizations, workforce development groups, schools, trade programs, chambers of commerce, and other community partners.
Introduce the company and employment opportunities to local businesses and community contacts.
Build a network of local contacts to generate referrals and increase awareness of job opportunities.
Research local labor markets to understand where potential candidates work, live, and seek employment.
Help establish the organization as a trusted and recognizable employer within served communities.
Maintain ongoing relationships with community contacts.
Share local market intelligence with the Talent Acquisition team, including competitor hiring activity, wage trends, candidate availability, and sourcing opportunities.
Work closely with TA Specialists and Recruiters to understand current and anticipated hiring needs.
Develop sourcing plans and pipelines aligned with recruiter priorities.
Deliver qualified candidate leads and maintain communication regarding pipeline activity.
Collaborate with recruiters to refine search criteria and sourcing strategies based on candidate response and market conditions.
Help recruiters increase speed-to-candidate and improve recruiting efficiency.
Participate in recruiting strategy meetings and provide insights from sourcing and local-market activity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
2–3 years of experience in recruiting, candidate sourcing, staffing, business development, or a related field; experience supporting light industrial or manufacturing hiring is preferred.
Experience navigating multiple job boards, resume databases, social media platforms, and recruiting systems.
Strong internet research and information-gathering skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable initiating conversations with candidates, businesses, and community contacts.
Comfortable with outbound calling and proactive relationship development.
Highly persistent and resourceful, with the ability to find creative solutions when traditional sourcing methods are not working.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously.
Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication with the broader recruiting team.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Holiday Pay
Daily Pay – Access to your earned wages before payday!
Referral Bonuses
Long-Term Career Advancement
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
401(k) Retirement Plan
Great Team Environment
Free Onsite Gym