How to hire a delivery coordinator

How to hire a delivery coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step delivery coordinator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a delivery coordinator, 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.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a delivery coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a delivery coordinator that fits the bill.

   This list presents delivery coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Delivery Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Delivery Coordinator		$12-21
   Route Manager	A route manager determines strategic routes transport vehicles may take to every destination. A route manager's primary responsibility is to mark the shortest and fastest way to the customer's destination... Show more	$18-31
   Transportation Supervisor	The primary job of a transportation supervisor is to oversee the personnel, workload, and daily activities of organizations that rely on vehicle use as part of their normal operations. The typical duties and responsibilities of a transportation supervisor include monitoring the transportation budget, implementing business objectives, and supervising employee performance... Show more	$16-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Orders
   • Delivery Issues
   • Delivery Process
   • Delivery Schedules
   • Delivery Operations
   • Logistics
   • Cleanliness
   • Delivery Orders
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Product Knowledge
   • Customer Service
   • Customers Homes
   • POS
   • Customer Complaints

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage coordination of delivery discrepancies with other Menards locations.
   • Communicate and manage externally (with customer) with strategic customers that utilize full infrastructure outsourcing with CenturyLink services.
   • Escalate urgent service needs and cse-relate issues and concerns to appropriate management team.
   • Train and develop new associates on POS system
   • Track & setup deliveries using GPS tracking.
   • Edit and upload photos into MLS realtor on-line website.

   More delivery coordinator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your delivery coordinator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A delivery coordinator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, delivery coordinators' average salary in louisiana is 33% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level delivery coordinators earn 41% less than senior-level delivery coordinators.
   • Certifications. A delivery coordinator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a delivery coordinator's salary.

   Average delivery coordinator salary

   $16.46hourly

   $34,247 yearly

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   Entry-level delivery coordinator salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average delivery coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$41,148	$20
   2	Nevada	$39,009	$19
   3	Washington	$36,595	$18
   4	Minnesota	$35,972	$17
   5	Arkansas	$35,768	$17
   6	Utah	$35,684	$17
   7	Massachusetts	$35,012	$17
   8	New York	$34,788	$17
   9	Arizona	$34,582	$17
   10	Virginia	$34,416	$17
   11	Wisconsin	$34,185	$16
   12	Tennessee	$34,008	$16
   13	Maryland	$33,576	$16
   14	Nebraska	$33,168	$16
   15	Texas	$33,145	$16
   16	North Carolina	$32,938	$16
   17	Oregon	$32,864	$16
   18	Maine	$32,677	$16
   19	Colorado	$32,668	$16
   20	Illinois	$32,581	$16

   Average delivery coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	IBM	$77,178	$37.10	25
   2	Shive-Hattery	$48,176	$23.16
   3	PepsiCo	$44,256	$21.28	1
   4	Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses	$43,605	$20.96	3
   5	Brinker International	$43,564	$20.94
   6	Royal Bank of Canada	$43,329	$20.83	1
   7	SF-Marin Food Bank	$43,323	$20.83
   8	Agilent Technologies	$42,522	$20.44
   9	Textron	$42,471	$20.42	1
   10	HOM Furniture	$42,321	$20.35	2
   11	World Class Automotive Group LP	$42,136	$20.26
   12	International Baccalaureate	$41,725	$20.06
   13	Kiewit	$40,518	$19.48	2
   14	Kimberly-Clark	$40,433	$19.44
   15	LPL Financial	$39,624	$19.05
   16	NCR	$39,551	$19.01
   17	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$38,841	$18.67	6
   18	Quad	$37,995	$18.27	2
   19	Southern Auto Group	$37,951	$18.25
   20	Legacy International	$37,724	$18.14

4. Writing a delivery coordinator job description

   A job description for a delivery coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a delivery coordinator job description:

   Delivery coordinator job description example

   Among our many accolades, we have been designated 8 times the only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awarded M a g n et Recognition for superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

   Job Description

   The Patient Care Coordinator in conjunction with the Nurse Manager, is responsible for the function of the department, ensures that those under his/her supervision adhere to the goals and objectives of the department in accordance with its policies and procedures. Contributes to and supports the mission, vision and values of the department and organizations. Assists with the development of policies and procedures for the department, maintains high visibility on the unit and is a clinical resource person who acts as a role model for the staff on the designated area. The PCC is responsible for maintaining the continuity of patient flow, provides a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

   Additional Requirements

   Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Master s Degree preferred, RN/BSN Degree required. BLS certification and all other required by the department and unit. Must complete a minimum of 8 hours per year of professional development focused hospital wide leadership issues.

   We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:

   S - Speak up for Safety

   A - Accurately communicate

   F - Focus on the task

   E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude

   T - Thoughtfully interact

   Y - You and Me Together

   RWJBarnabas Health offers excellent-provided benefits which include: competitive compensation, comprehensive medical/dental benefits, 403 (B) savings plan, Flexible Spending Plans, PTO program, tuition reimbursement and so much more.
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right delivery coordinator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your delivery coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit delivery coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with delivery coordinator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 delivery coordinator

   Once you've decided on a perfect delivery coordinator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   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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