How to hire a grocery clerk, stocking

How to hire a grocery clerk, stocking, step by step

Here's a step-by-step grocery clerk, stocking hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your grocery clerk, stocking 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 grocery clerk, stocking for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A grocery clerk, stocking's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, grocery clerks, stocking 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of grocery clerks, stocking and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Grocery Clerk, Stocking	Description	Hourly rate
   Grocery Clerk, Stocking	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$10-17
   Stower	A stower is responsible for scanning a product and appropriately placing it to the right shelf for customer's consumption. Duties of a stower include inspecting the item for any defects and escalating damaged items to the supervisor ensuring adequately labeled products... Show more	$10-16
   Stock Team Member	A stock team member is an employee who is responsible for preparing and distributing merchandise from the backroom to the sales floor. Stock team members are required to support the stocking team by helping locate items on the sales floor and assisting with stocking merchandise... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Product Knowledge
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Front End
   • Back Room
   • Cleanliness
   • Store Shelves
   • Customer Service
   • Grocery Products
   • Back Stock
   • Pallet Jack
   • Stock Shelves
   • Frozen Food
   • Groceries
   • Expiration Dates

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   Responsibilities:

   • Date various meat cuts and fill cases/ unload trucks and down stack pallets
   • Used computer software to pick out quality groceries to be deliver to customers at their homes.
   • Help put purchase groceries into bags for customers and sometimes carry those bags to the customer's cars.
   • Execute shelf review, perform and maintain inventory, organize overstock ensuring manageability, cleanliness and safety.
   • Learn safety if chemicals for spills, operate pallet lift and cardboard compressor.
   • Stock and maintain grocery inventory of Safeway storefront.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, grocery clerks, stocking' average salary in louisiana is 39% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level grocery clerks, stocking earn 39% less than senior-level grocery clerks, stocking.
   • Certifications. A grocery clerk, stocking 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 grocery clerk, stocking's salary.

   Average grocery clerk, stocking salary

   $13.72hourly

   $28,546 yearly

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   Entry-level grocery clerk, stocking salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average grocery clerk, stocking salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Alaska	$34,193	$16
   2	California	$32,245	$16
   3	Ohio	$29,583	$14
   4	Montana	$29,317	$14
   5	Maryland	$26,484	$13
   6	Virginia	$25,534	$12
   7	North Carolina	$24,060	$12
   8	Georgia	$23,622	$11
   9	Texas	$23,592	$11
   10	South Carolina	$23,395	$11

   Average grocery clerk, stocking salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	B & B Co.	$27,972	$13.45
   2	Harris Teeter	$27,933	$13.43	370
   3	C&S Wholesale Grocers	$27,922	$13.42	25
   4	Meijer	$27,891	$13.41	368
   5	Giant Eagle	$27,869	$13.40	35
   6	Coborn's	$27,479	$13.21	104
   7	Express Employment Professionals International HQ	$26,443	$12.71	1

4. Writing a grocery clerk, stocking job description

   A grocery clerk, stocking 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 grocery clerk, stocking job description:

   Grocery clerk, stocking job description example

   The Grocery Clerk is responsible for handling grocery products, including full knowledge of product line and location. The Clerk receives, cuts, marks, transports, and shelves product. The Clerk is also responsible for providing attentive and friendly customer service by assisting customers with questions and escorting customer to service desk for further assistance if needed.
   Job Description
   Description
   
   Complete grocery operations, safety, and sanitation responsibilities in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as company policies
   Maintain proper shelf, case, and display conditions, including stocking, cleaning, straightening, and rotating product
   Ensure safe and clean floor conditions, including sweeping, mopping, and clearing all unsafe conditions
   Help keep the backroom clean and orderly by organizing grocery area, and making bales
   Follow direction of the Grocery Manager and MOD, inform appropriate people if any problems arise
   Retrieve carts when needed
   Assist with cashing/ bagging, and performing price checks where applicable Travel Required:No
   
   Environment
   
   Store : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
   
   Skills
   
   Specialized Knowledge : Special Skills : Accurate vision; Ability to learn, differentiate, and retain information regarding product lines/locations; Ability to provide courteous and friendly customer service; Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions Physical abilities: : Occasional amounts of sitting, balancing, and tasting; Frequent amounts of smelling, standing, talking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, feeling; Constant amounts of walking, handling, lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling loads up to 80 lb, and hearing Other: : Ability to operate: Baler/Compactor; Electric/Power Pallet Jacks; Walkie Stacker; Case Cutter; Marking Gun
   
   Years Of Experience
   
   Qualifications
   
   Shift
   
   Company
   GU Markets, LLC.
   
   About Our Company
   C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. , based in Keene, NH, is the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 6,000 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions with over 150,000 different products. At C&S, We Select the Best - those with the motivation, pride, and drive to succeed in our fast-paced world.Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit grocery clerks, stocking, 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 grocery clerk, stocking

   Once you have selected a candidate for the grocery clerk, stocking 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 grocery clerk, stocking. 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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