How to hire a checker in

How to hire a checker in, step by step

Here's a step-by-step checker in hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The checker in hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

   Yes

   No

   A checker in's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, checkers in 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 checker in salaries for various positions.

   Type of Checker In	Description	Hourly rate
   Checker In	Cashiers process payments from customers purchasing goods and services.	$12-20
   Service Cashier	Service cashiers are employees who take charge of the cash registers in banks or any other institutions. Primarily, cashiers receive payments and issue receipts to customers... Show more	$11-16
   Shift Leader/Cashier	A shift leader/cashier is responsible for managing team members working within the same shift, distributing tasks, and ensuring that they perform with maximum productivity. Shift leader/cashiers support other cashier lines on collecting cash and reconciliation during the end of shift... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Pallet Jack
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • WIC
   • Customer Service
   • Strong Customer Service
   • Cash Handling
   • Basic Math
   • Dependability
   • Cash Registers
   • Math
   • Promotional Coupons
   • H E
   • Groceries
   • Electronic Scanner

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage transactions including cash, check, credit, and EBT transactions.
   • Re-Stock shelves when items run low.
   • Maintain clean, safe environment and monitor pet health.
   • Handle a wide variety of purchases including gift cards, WIC, and EBT.
   • Process customer purchases with cash register, bag groceries and provide general assistance to customers
   • Transfer to Kroger in Houston, Texas.

   More checker in duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the checker in job description is a good way to get more applicants. A checker in 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 checker in in Kentucky may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level checker in. Additionally, a checker in with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average checker in salary

   $16.46hourly

   $34,231 yearly

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   Entry-level checker in salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average checker in salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Colorado	$41,345	$20
   2	Minnesota	$40,952	$20
   3	California	$40,643	$20
   4	Washington	$39,594	$19
   5	Indiana	$36,693	$18
   6	Arizona	$36,232	$17
   7	Missouri	$35,958	$17
   8	New York	$35,956	$17
   9	New Mexico	$35,552	$17
   10	Illinois	$35,327	$17
   11	Florida	$34,843	$17
   12	Wisconsin	$33,891	$16
   13	Texas	$33,724	$16
   14	Iowa	$32,034	$15
   15	Alabama	$30,781	$15
   16	Michigan	$30,744	$15

   Average checker in salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Syracuse University	$45,841	$22.04
   2	Check Point Software Technologies	$43,486	$20.91
   3	Johnson Controls	$42,917	$20.63
   4	Kemps	$42,211	$20.29	1
   5	Harvard University	$41,266	$19.84
   6	Manhattan Beer	$40,394	$19.42	1
   7	Dairy Farmers of America	$40,309	$19.38	2
   8	PepsiCo	$40,247	$19.35	2
   9	FedEx	$37,441	$18.00
   10	Novolex	$37,341	$17.95
   11	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters	$36,937	$17.76
   12	Middlebury College	$36,726	$17.66
   13	Belcan	$36,266	$17.44	2
   14	HSBC Bank	$35,830	$17.23
   15	The Coca-Cola Company	$35,685	$17.16	12
   16	Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill	$35,482	$17.06	2
   17	Pinehurst Surgical Clinic	$35,305	$16.97
   18	WSB	$34,362	$16.52
   19	Compass Group USA	$34,300	$16.49	10
   20	Precision Castparts	$34,052	$16.37

4. Writing a checker in job description

   A checker in 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a checker in job description:

   Checker in job description example

   A Dining Hall Checker is a customer service based employee that is responsible for recording customer counts, greeting our customer base and answering any questions regarding student meal plan card balances. This position will be responsible for recording any revenue taken during a meal period. Other responsibilities of this work may include the training of other College personnel in the position and the general upkeep of the dining room and work area.
   
   This is considered a part time non benefits eligible position. The starting salary range for the position is $15.00
   Essential Functions
   *Cheerfully greets the customers.
   Maintains a sufficient work pace to ensure a proper customer flow.
   Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of technology used.
   Cleans work area and dining room after shift (including sweeping and mopping and wiping tables) and maintains an orderly area.
   Complies with Dining Services dress code.
   Follows all cash management policies and procedures to ensure accountability of College funds.
   Adheres to appropriate standards of behavior in the workplace.
   Though hired into a specific working title or location, all employees of Food Operations are expected to support overall operations by: participating in cross-training, providing coverage during staff absences or special events, and being willing and able to perform additional, related duties and/or be reassigned to another work unit.
   Requirements Qualifications
   High school diploma or equivalent required.
   Must be able to process customers in a quick and courteous manner.
   Good math skills are essential.
   
   Physical Demands
   Must physically be able to lift 10-15 lbs. Must be able to push and pull up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Requires frequent overhead reaching and bending. This job requires long periods of time standing. Benefits As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including: MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access). Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find checkers in for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your checker in job on Zippia to find and attract quality checker in candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit checkers in, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 checker in

   Once you have selected a candidate for the checker in position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new checker in. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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