How to hire a garment sorter

How to hire a garment sorter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step garment sorter hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a garment sorter, 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 garment sorter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, garment sorters 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 shows salaries for various types of garment sorters.

   Type of Garment Sorter	Description	Hourly rate
   Garment Sorter	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$10-14
   Certified Welding Inspector	A certified welding inspector is primarily in charge of inspecting welding works, ensuring its' strength and quality. Their responsibilities also entail checking safety equipment and materials, understanding project requirements, testing welds to ensure it functions according to its purpose, and evaluating the daily operations of welders to ensure that they adhere to the safety standards and regulations while operating various tools and equipment... Show more	$14-34
   Mechanical Inspector	Mechanical inspectors are skilled professionals who are responsible for inspecting the electrical, mechanical, and other systems for commercial and residential buildings. These inspectors are required to inspect equipment such as boilers, HVAC systems, and elevators to ensure they are properly functioning... Show more	$17-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Standards
   • Inventory Control
   • Uniform Shirts
   • Cintas
   • ID
   • Numerical Order

   Responsibilities:

   • Process mail using automate mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.
   • Process mail using automate mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your garment sorter job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A garment sorter can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, garment sorters' average salary in alabama is 48% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level garment sorters 32% less than senior-level garment sorters.
   • Certifications. A garment sorter with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a garment sorter's salary.

   Average garment sorter salary

   $12.51hourly

   $26,030 yearly

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   Entry-level garment sorter salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a garment sorter job description

   A job description for a garment sorter 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 garment sorter job description:

   Garment sorter job description example

   Cintas is seeking a Production Associate - Garment Sorter to support the Rental Division. The Garment Sorter is responsible for safely and accurately sorting customer garments in numerical order based on the garment ID. Garment Sorters are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their work area. Production Associates are expected to meet or exceed a standard for quantity and quality of work.
   Skills/Qualifications
   Job Expectations and Eligibility Factors:
   Work Eligibility (prior to first day of employment)
   Must be authorized to work in the US.
   Must be 18 years of age or older.
   Work Expectations
   Must adhere to attendance policy.
   Must be willing to work in a safe proximity to other people for extended periods of time.
   Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment where there are time pressures to complete work quickly.
   Physical Qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation:
   Requires standing for most of shift.
   Requires repetitive motions, stretching, bending, turning, or reaching to accomplish work activities.
   Attributes of a Great Employee-Partner:
   Information Identification and Sorting: Is able to identify and arrange objects or actions in a certain order or pattern according to rules; is able to selectively identify information needed to accomplish work.
   Attention To Detail: Is thorough and careful about detail when completing work tasks or correcting flaws or mistakes.
   Work Ethic / Effort: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; is hard working and dependable; prioritizes tasks properly to meet deadlines.
   Interpersonal Skills: Is pleasant with others on the job and displays a good-natured, cooperative attitude; is respectful, courteous, and polite towards others.
   Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with others to achieve goals; supports team decisions.
   Safety Orientation: Is committed to complying with safety rules and guidelines.
   How You Will Be Evaluated:
   The full selection process may include the following components:
   Application and resume review
   Interviews
   Job Tryout
   This is not an offer of employment. The tryout provides a realistic job preview to better understand the work environment, the work activities, and the performance expectations. Candidates will be compensated for their time during the job tryout.
   
   Not all applicants will progress through the entire selection process; only those applicants identified as most qualified for the job will be invited to the next step in the process. Individuals who receive a conditional job offer will also be required to complete a background check and drug screen. Having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.
   
   Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, featuring employee health care premiums that are 30% lower than the national average for our industry. One of our medical plan options is even offered at zero cost to our partners.
   Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
   Competitive Pay
   401(k)/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Program
   Disability and Life Insurance Packages
   Paid Time Off and Holidays
   Career Advancement Opportunities
   
   Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
   Cintas Corporation helps more than 900,000 businesses of all types and sizes get READY to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance our customers image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety and compliance training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday .
   To support our growth across North America, we re seeking driven professionals with ambition to move up within our company. Our professional culture, our dedication to our employee-partners and limitless career opportunities these are just a few benefits we re proud to offer. Our employee-partners know every job is critical, and that teamwork drives innovation. Let s talk about how you ll fit into our team and how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits and ongoing career development. Are you Ready for limitless opportunities at Cintas?
   
   Cintas Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   To find garment sorters for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any garment sorters they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level garment sorters with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit garment sorters, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 garment sorter

   Once you have selected a candidate for the garment sorter 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new garment sorter. 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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