Joel Jelinek
Partner & Executive Recruiter | Plastics, Flexible Packaging, & Specialty Chemicals
Joel Jelinek serves as Automation recruiter, Material Handling recruiter, Packaging recruiter and Processing recruiter for the DRI team. With over 8 years experience in the mortgage industry, Joel understands the importance of listening to client needs and developing strategic partnerships. Joel Jelinek is a valuable resource within the manufacturing industry as an automation recruiter, material handling equipment recruiter, packaging equipment recruiter, and food processing equipment recruiter.
Joel was a decorated Quarterback at Benedictine High School and brings the values of teamwork and leadership from his experiences. He also played football at Baldwin-Wallace College where he studied Business Management. He has lived in the Cleveland area for years and enjoys playing golf, watching sports, keeping in shape, and spending time with family and friends.
Plastics Recruiters | Flexible Packaging Recruiters | Executive Search | Open Roles
“Candidate has a ton of relevant industry experience and will be able to easily pick up or products and be successful from day 1. Most other recruiters send a large volume of unqualified candidates with little to no relevant industry experience. Industry being key. Joel was always on top of the process but was not overbearing. All around great experience.
M.T., ACS Group | Client
“Joel was great to work with start to finish. Very thorough, and definitely a great advocate. Everything was great all around. Thanks Joel!”
J.L.G. – Candidate
“Most candidates were truly actively looking and in some form of our industry. Joel did a great job of keeping us informed and really aided in the validation of the offer with the candidate. Overall, it was very professional.”
M.B., VP of Sales
“I’ve known Joel for several years. He is persistent with his communication and made the transition over to my new company flawless. Great experience!”
S.S. – Candidate
“I worked with Joel very closely and found him to be a very good listener, very methodical and systematic in his approach, and professional in all aspects. He helped so much at each milestone and continues to keep communication lines open. Switching companies was a challenge, but Joel provided a solid base of reference through the process. I would certainly recommend him.”
Ralf Klotz, Regional Sales Manager – OPTIMA Packaging Group
“I would highly recommend Joel and the entire Direct Recruiters team. In today’s market place and environment it is nice to know there are people like Joel that are truly looking for the right fit for you. If you are in search for a recruitment team that will work for, give them a call. you will not be sorry.”
Mike Willwerth, Managing Director of Pinnacle One Packaging Services
“Joel is not the typical recruiter, he works really hard for his candidates and stays in constant contact. I truly believe he’s the best recruiter out there. Thanks Joel.”
Joe Montalbano, National Account Manager – tna Packaging & Processing Solutions
“Joel is a true professional for the packaging industry. Joel made the process of changing jobs seamless and less stressful. He was very knowledgeable and discrete. Any questions I had that he didn’t know he chased down and got me the information. He made sure I was well prepared for each interview and gave me background on the individual I was meeting.
If I was ever in the market again for a job I would reach out to Joel for his help.”
Richard Blake, Business Partner Director – Pearson Packaging Systems
