How to hire a dry goods clerk

How to hire a dry goods clerk, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dry goods clerk hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your dry goods clerk job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a dry goods clerk for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

   Type of Dry Goods Clerk	Description	Hourly rate
   Dry Goods Clerk	Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.	$12-24
   Game Advisor	A game advisor is responsible for assisting customers with their gaming inquiries and concerns. Game advisors provide gaming advice to the customers based on their preferences and update them on the latest game titles and new consoles... Show more	$12-18
   Expert	An expert has extensive knowledge on a subject gained from a significant amount of experience. Although the tasks will vary on the line of work or organization, an expert's role will often revolve around sharing expertise through discussion, evaluation, and influencing... Show more	$25-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cycle Counts
   • Customer Orders
   • Pallets
   • Load Trucks

   Responsibilities:

   • Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
   • Maintain cleanliness of the company warehouse, operate warehouse machinery and organize the warehouse to ensure proper product placement.
   • Count daily out of stocks using the Telxon handheld, and enter the information onto the Safeway intranet for ordering purposes.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, dry goods clerks' average salary in virginia is 39% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level dry goods clerks earn 46% less than senior-level dry goods clerks.
   • Certifications. A dry goods clerk 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 dry goods clerk's salary.

   Average dry goods clerk salary

   $37,375yearly

   $17.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level dry goods clerk salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a dry goods clerk job description

   A dry goods clerk 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 dry goods clerk job description:

   Dry goods clerk job description example

   A Dry Goods Keyholder provides various selling services to customers, both in-person and over the telephone. Primary job responsibilities of a Dry Goods Keyholder include the following:
   -Sell merchandise to customers at or above sales goals.
   
   -Learn about products in the store in order to provide better customer service.
   
   -Unpack, display, and maintain the condition of store merchandise.
   
   -Assist store management with new hire training as needed.
   
   -Open and close the store during vacations and periods of peak business.
   
   -Assume the role of manager-on-duty when needed.
   
   Von Maur was founded in 1872 with two simple goals - provide a wide selection of quality merchandise and establish excellent customer service principles by treating every customer like family. Since then, Von Maur has deliberately and steadily grown and expanded the variety of services offered to our customers. Our wide range of customer services include free delivery, complimentary gift wrapping, no questions asked customer return policy, alterations, and an interest free charge card. Today, 36 Von Maur stores are scattered across 15 states: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma and Wisconsin; and we're still expanding. Our corporate headquarters and e-commerce facility are located in Davenport, Iowa.
   
   The integrity and values that have pleased our customers for generations also make Von Maur a wonderful place to work. We value the diversity of our employees and each associate contributes in a unique way to our customer's experience. Von Maur employees are friendly and have a passion for customer service. Being a part of our team requires dedication, enthusiasm and flexibility. Associates are empowered to make decisions, acting in the best interest of the customer.
   
   Our company culture is characterized by a promote from within philosophy. We hire people with the intent to promote them as far as their ability and ambition will take them.
   
   Von Maur provides high quality jobs with excellent benefit packages that have a positive impact on the health, happiness and future of our associates and their families.
   
   External Company Name: DRY GOODS
   
   External Company URL: www.drygoodsusa.com
   
   Street: 11737 West 95th St.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right dry goods clerk 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 dry goods clerks they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit dry goods clerks 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 dry goods clerk job on Zippia to find and recruit dry goods clerk candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting dry goods clerks 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 dry goods clerk

   Once you've decided on a perfect dry goods clerk 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new dry goods clerk. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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