How to hire a case picker/temp

How to hire a case picker/temp, step by step

Here's a step-by-step case picker/temp hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a case picker/temp job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new case picker/temp
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a case picker/temp, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A case picker/temp's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, case picker/temps from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents case picker/temp salaries for various positions.

   Type of Case Picker/Temp	Description	Hourly rate
   Case Picker/Temp	Hand laborers and material movers manually move freight, stock, or other materials. Others feed or remove material to and from machines, clean vehicles, pick up unwanted household goods, and pack materials for moving.	$12-19
   Wrapper	A wrapper is defined as a program utilized in transmission control protocol to give a layer of security by stopping calls to computer services and identifying whether the service is permitted to execute. It provides the needed security against the hostname and host address imitation... Show more	$13-18
   Bagger	A bagger is responsible for packing the customers' items and assisting them in bringing it to their vehicles as needed. Typically, grocery stores and supermarkets employ baggers to assist in daily operations, especially during high-volume customer days... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Basic Math
   • Electric Pallet Jack
   • Math
   • Pallets
   • Customer Orders
   • Warehouse Environment
   • Inventory Control
   • Cleanliness
   • Safety Procedures
   • Cherry Pickers
   • Computer System
   • Walkie Rider
   • CVS
   • Sit-Down Forklift

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Report inventory balances and cycle counts in the WMS system.
   • Utilize the WMS system to acquire goods and transport them to the picking module.
   • Certify cherry picker operator / pull orders and putaway
   • Pick cases using a battery/hydrogen power pallet jack.
   • Utilize pallet jack to retrieve package merchandise from warehouse in accordance to warehouse management solutions.
   • Bring complete orders to the fed ex area.

   More case picker/temp duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the case picker/temp job description is a good way to get more applicants. A case picker/temp salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a case picker/temp in Virginia may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level case picker/temp. Additionally, a case picker/temp with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average case picker/temp salary

   $16.13hourly

   $33,549 yearly

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   Entry-level case picker/temp salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average case picker/temp salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$40,349	$19
   2	California	$37,427	$18
   3	Pennsylvania	$35,613	$17
   4	Indiana	$35,381	$17
   5	Nevada	$35,312	$17
   6	Iowa	$34,151	$16
   7	Michigan	$33,820	$16
   8	Kentucky	$33,705	$16
   9	Colorado	$33,333	$16
   10	Illinois	$33,213	$16
   11	Missouri	$33,001	$16
   12	Tennessee	$30,967	$15
   13	Kansas	$30,613	$15
   14	Texas	$30,336	$15
   15	Mississippi	$30,182	$15
   16	Georgia	$30,155	$15
   17	Alabama	$29,772	$14

   Average case picker/temp salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	University of California	$42,453	$20.41	10
   2	Tyson Foods	$36,661	$17.63	4
   3	HD Supply	$36,572	$17.58
   4	Henry Schein	$36,108	$17.36	13
   5	Ryder System	$36,104	$17.36	22
   6	CVS Health	$35,879	$17.25	473
   7	Lineage Logistics	$35,687	$17.16	78
   8	Knipper	$35,484	$17.06
   9	Performance Food Group	$35,225	$16.94	71
   10	Customized Distribution Services	$34,719	$16.69
   11	CDS Logistics	$34,687	$16.68
   12	Kane Logistics	$34,673	$16.67	35
   13	Saddle Creek Logistics Services	$34,553	$16.61	2
   14	The Chefs' Warehouse	$34,268	$16.48	10
   15	Volt Systems LLC	$33,994	$16.34
   16	C.H. Robinson	$33,495	$16.10
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$33,180	$15.95	8
   18	Fruit of the Loom	$33,120	$15.92	7
   19	Owens & Minor	$32,903	$15.82	19
   20	Kelly Services	$32,879	$15.81	78

4. Writing a case picker/temp job description

   A case picker/temp job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a case picker/temp job description:

   Case picker/temp job description example

   General Summary: Case Pickers are responsible for the loading and unloading of materials and deliveries, as well as, moving them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into storage facilities
   Experience/Certification: 1-3 years of experience Previous experience in a warehouse environment is a requirement Forklift certification per OSHA standards is a plus Skills and Knowledge: Good math, language and reading skills Mechanical aptitude Load and unload goods from vehicles Case Picking lifting up to 50 pounds Move goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility Stack goods in the correct storage bays Check loads are secure Stack empty pallets High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner Maintain a clean & safe environment Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Continuous walking, climbing and standing Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds Ability to adapt to temperature changes in a warehouse environment Company DescriptionOur Company:
   For more than 50 years, WITRON has been developing highly dynamic and innovative logistics and order picking systems for the trade and industry. Our core business is the design, implementation, service and operation of fully automated logistics and material flow systems.
   
   Our Vision:
   Being ground-breaking has always been our aspiration, ever since the company was founded. It holds true for our projects, our employees, our corporate culture, and our responsibility to both the environment and society.Today, we are recognized as one of the most innovative companies in our industry. And we will continue along our path: Pointing the way for our clients and the industry by continuously working on even better solutions for our customers.
   
   Our Philosophy:
   Our philosophy in a nutshell, is to do what is right – for our customers, our employees, our society and our environment. Being faster and better than the others, taking over responsibility, being credible, keeping promises, and working with passion - these are supporting pillars of a unique company philosophy.
   
   Our Core Values:
   • Providing a safe, healthy and sustainable work environment
   • Generating opportunities for personal growth and development.
   • Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust and open communication
   • Offering a competitive benefit package
   
   Be innovative, be committed, be successful - be a part of the WITRON family

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5. Post your job

   To find the right case picker/temp for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with case picker/temps they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit case picker/temps who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your case picker/temp job on Zippia to find and recruit case picker/temp candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting case picker/temps requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new case picker/temp

   Once you've found the case picker/temp candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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