The Manufacturing Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist is responsible for executing full-cycle, high-volume recruiting and delivering a compliant, efficient, and positive onboarding experience for all production, skilled trades, and support roles within the facility. This role is fully on-site to ensure hands-on support for walk-in applicants, hiring managers, and new employees, and plays a critical part in workforce stability, retention, and compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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High-Volume Recruiting
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Manage full-cycle recruiting for production, warehouse, maintenance, forklift, shipping/receiving, and other high-volume roles.
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Conduct daily applicant flow management, including walk-ins, job fairs, community outreach, and referral programs.
- Assist applicants who cannot navigate online systems; ensure all applications are completed accurately.
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Screen candidates for minimum qualifications, shift availability, physical requirements, and safety expectations.
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Partner with supervisors and plant leadership to understand staffing needs, turnover trends, and skill gaps.
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Maintain accurate requisition data, candidate notes, and hiring metrics in ATS (UKG/Kronos or your system).
Compliance & Documentation
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Perform I-9 verification, E-Verify processing, and document validation with 100% accuracy.
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Ensure all onboarding packets, offer letters, and hiring forms meet federal, state, and company compliance standards.
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Maintain audit-ready records for HR.
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Support pre-employment requirements (drug screens, background checks, physicals, PPE fit testing, etc.).
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Uphold confidentiality and data integrity in all hiring and onboarding processes.
Onboarding & New Hire Experience
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Facilitate daily or weekly new-hire orientations, including safety training, HR policies, and facility rules.
- Coordinate with Safety, IT, Payroll, and Operations to ensure new hires are fully prepared for Day 1.
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Ensure new hires receive badges, PPE, locker assignments, timeclock setup, and department introductions.
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Monitor early-tenure retention and conduct follow-ups at 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days.
Workforce Support & Facility Presence
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Provide daily on-site HR support to employees, supervisors, and applicants.
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Participate in shift-start meetings, plant walkthroughs, and safety huddles to maintain visibility.
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Assist with cross-training, job postings, internal transfers, and rehire eligibility checks.
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Serve as a resource for employees regarding attendance, policies, and HR procedures.
Qualifications
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2–5 years of high-volume recruiting experience; manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of I-9, E-Verify, and onboarding compliance requirements.
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Experience with ATS/HRIS systems (UKG/Kronos preferred).
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-risk, multi-shift environment.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred due to workforce demographics.
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Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
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Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and composure under pressure.
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Must have advanced Excel and reporting skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, dashboards, and data analysis for recruiting metrics.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
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Must be able to work on-site daily in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment.
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Ability to walk the production floor, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods during orientations or job fairs.
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Must be comfortable interacting with employees across all shifts (including early morning or late-evening needs).
Performance Indicators
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Time-to-fill and applicant-to-hire conversion rates.
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Onboarding accuracy (I-9, E-Verify, documentation compliance).
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Early-tenure retention (first 30/60/90 days).
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Hiring manager satisfaction and workforce stability.
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Audit readiness and error-free documentation.
Steves & Sons is an award-winning manufacturer of interior and exterior doors, servicing building supply companies across the U S. and supplying to the world’s largest home improvement retailer. We have six manufacturing plants in four states, with headquarters in San Antonio, TX. We offer a positive work environment with competitive pay and benefits. Join a thriving industry with opportunities for growth and become a part of a family-owned company with over 160 years of experience.
