How to hire an inventory checker

How to hire an inventory checker, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your inventory checker 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 an inventory checker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect inventory checker also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents inventory checker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Inventory Checker	Description	Hourly rate
   Inventory Checker	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$13-20
   Warehouse Coordinator	A warehouse coordinator is responsible for monitoring the supply and distribution operations of a warehouse, loading and unloading merchandise from the delivery trucks, and storing items appropriately on the facility. Warehouse coordinators assist in packing and labeling items, pulling out products from delivery, and ensuring the correct quantity and quality of the items before release... Show more	$12-19
   Supply Technician	In a warehouse setting, a supply technician is responsible for handling all the incoming and outgoing products, ensuring accuracy in inventory and logistics. Most of the time, they are in charge of maintaining and keeping records, loading and unloading shipments and deliveries, verifying invoices, and processing documents... Show more	$12-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Basic Math
   • RF
   • Inventory Checks
   • Load Trucks
   • Purchase Orders
   • Issue Materials
   • Inventory Data
   • Warehouse Inventory
   • Safety Procedures

   Responsibilities:

   • Receive and store food deliveries, manage perishables properly and disburse stock.
   • Operate RF scanner to scan barcodes on products.
   • Monitor and maintain current inventory levels using WMS systems.
   • Perform scans of merchandise using an RGIS handheld computer to complete inventory audits on retail establishments

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, inventory checkers' average salary in mississippi is 38% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level inventory checkers 33% less than senior-level inventory checkers.
   • Certifications. An inventory checker 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 an inventory checker's salary.

   Average inventory checker salary

   $16.72hourly

   $34,779 yearly

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   Entry-level inventory checker salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing an inventory checker job description

   An inventory checker 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 an inventory checker job description:

   Inventory checker job description example

   The Inventory Coordinator's responsibility first and foremost is to deliver a premium customer experience by inspiring creativity within our customers and making JOANN their happy place! All Team Members drive sales through advanced product knowledge, innovative merchandising, and cutting counter accuracy. Inventory Coordinators will review inbound product deliveries and work schedules to ensure delivery coverage. They will also maintain backroom standards by accurately processing freight and taking full account of physical inventory to ensure product is continuously flowing to the sales floor. This team member is fully accountable for annual physical inventory of the store. The Inventory Coordinator will also embody characteristics and perform the duties of Hearts, Hands, Minds, and Inspire.
   Responsibilities & Competencies
   
   HEARTS
   
   * Greets every JOANN customer and uses the F.A.S.T. service model to meet the customer's needs
   
   * Asks open-ended questions to learn about customers' project needs and escorts them to the desired product's location
   
   * Engages in friendly conversation with customers about their projects while serving them at the cutting counter, cash register, and sales floor.
   
   HANDS
   
   * Performs on-hand counts of physical inventory throughout the back room and sales floor to ensure all inventory is accounted for
   
   * Receives and unloads truck deliveries with close attention to detail and ensures freight is organized and undamaged. Required to enter and exit truck bed to remove freight. Unloads freight from the truck and sorts it according to company procedures. Lift boxes from truck and receiving area, place, and arrange items on shelves and racks.
   
   * Processes freight received from trucks to ensure all merchandise is accounted for and ready to be sent to the sales floor when necessary
   
   * Cleans and organizes the back room and maintains high standards in the cleanliness and quality of their work area
   
   * Stocks shelves accurately according to planogram while maintaining a high level of productivity and close attention to detail.
   
   MINDS
   
   * Consults with store management regarding inventory discrepancy and product flow issues to reduce shrink
   
   * Merchandises product in a way that catches the customer's attention and promotes sales
   
   * Constantly improves processes and seeks innovative ways to create a better flow of inventory throughout the store
   
   INSPIRE
   
   * Works closely with store management to ensure that incoming freight has a strategic plan for movement onto the sales floor
   
   * Communicates freight plan to other team members and promotes whole store participation in the movement of freight
   
   * Partners with store management to align scheduled hours with the inbound product flow to create full workload coverage
   
   * Monitors team member work practices and provides guidance on receiving/stocking store policies
   
   Applicable laws may place restrictions on a Team Members ability to perform certain work duties listed in this job description. Please contact your manager if you have any questions regarding the limitations on the duties you can perform.
   
   Physical Demands
   
   * Stand during an entire shift (other than normal break time).
   
   * Continuously walk around all areas of the store throughout shift.
   
   * Read written instructions, reports, and other information on paper and computer screens.
   
   * Orally communicate with customers and other team members on consistent basis throughout their shift.
   
   * Input data on computer keyboard and handheld units.
   
   * Use 2-way radios (hear incoming messages and provide verbal response).
   
   * Push/pull merchandise with appropriate equipment (carts, bins, etc.) to and from backroom and sales floor.
   
   * Lift, place, and arrange items on shelves and racks.
   
   * Bend down and reach above head.
   
   * Climb and descend ladder.
   
   * Individually lift up to 49 pounds, and group lift up to 97 pounds (under 2 lbs on a constant basis, 10 lbs on a frequent basis, 10-49 lbs on an occasional basis, and 50-97 lbs group lifts on an infrequent basis).
   
   Expected Availability
   
   Part-time status requires availability that meets the needs of the store. Part-time Team Members are generally scheduled to work less than an average of 28 hours per week in a measurement period, as defined by JOANN and are not guaranteed any particular number of hours per week. Open availability is defined as the ability to work any and all hours required without restrictions as to the time of day or day of week, including, but not limited to, days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays. Hours are scheduled according to needs of the store and the team member's availability. Relocation may be required for career progression.
   
   Full-time status requires open availability and ability to work at least an average of 36 hours per week over the course of a year. Open availability is defined as the ability to work any and all hours required without restrictions as to the time of day or day of week, including, but not limited to, days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays. Team Members meeting these requirements are eligible for benefits within the Company's full-time benefits program. Hours are scheduled according to needs of the store and the team member's availability. Relocation may be required for career progression.
   
   Education & Experience
   
   Education
   
   Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent
   
   Experience
   
   Minimum - 0-2 years experience
   
   Preferred - Previous supervisory experience
   
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   This position will be located at:
   
   2165 US 70 Suite 1-B Hickory, NC 28602
   
   JOANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. JOANN is an at-will employer, which means that your employment may be terminated by JOANN or yourself with or without notice or cause unless the at-will arrangement is modified by a written agreement signed by both you and and authorized representative of JOANN.

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5. Post your job

   To find inventory checkers 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 inventory checkers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level inventory checkers 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 inventory checker job on Zippia to find and recruit inventory checker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with inventory checker 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. 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 inventory checker

   Once you've found the inventory checker candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new inventory checker. 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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