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Specialized Recruiting for the Food & Beverage, Life Sciences & Industrial Manufacturing Industries

Specialized Recruiting for the Food & Beverage, Life Sciences & Industrial Manufacturing Industries

Hunter Prater, better known as “Hunter the Headhunter,” is a specialized recruiter focused on FDA and USDA-regulated manufacturing industries, including food, beverage, ingredients, life sciences, and industrial sectors.
With a background as a scientist and over 800 successful placements, Hunter brings a rare combination of technical understanding and recruiting expertise to every search.
He has partnered with companies ranging from high-growth manufacturers to established industry leaders, placing top talent across Operations, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Executive Leadership.
Hunter’s approach is simple — precision over volume.
This isn’t about blasting resumes. It’s about understanding your business, targeting the right talent, and closing the hire.
Outside of work, Hunter is a husband and father of two. His family is his “why,” and that same level of commitment shows up in every client partnership.
Direct Hire Recruiting (also known as Permanent Placement) is a specialized search process focused on identifying and securing full-time employees for your organization.
Unlike contract staffing or job board recruiting, direct hire is built around targeted headhunting — going into the market to find and engage high-performing talent who are not actively applying to jobs.
This means:
• Access to passive, hard-to-reach candidates
• Higher quality hires aligned to your culture and goals
• Faster, more efficient hiring outcomes
At Hunter the Headhunter, every search is tailored, strategic, and built to deliver long-term impact — not just fill a seat.
Whether you’re hiring or exploring your next move, let’s connect. 📧 hunter@hthhires.com 📞 813-773-6558

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