How to hire a logistics technician

How to hire a logistics technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step logistics technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a logistics technician, 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 logistics technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, logistics technicians 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.

   Here's a comparison of logistics technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Logistics Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Logistics Technician	Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain—the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered.	$12-20
   Supply Chain Analyst	A supply chain analyst is responsible for handling the supply chain operations of an organization, aligning processes, and identifying areas of improvement to initiate procedures and create smooth supply delivery transactions. Supply chain analysts monitor the adequacy of stock inventory, including the trends in the market industry, to meet the public demands and ensuring that the business provides those interests... Show more	$24-43
   Transportation Analyst	A transportation analyst specializes in performing research and analysis to optimize transportation processes, ensuring convenience and motorist safety. They are primarily in charge of identifying the strengths and weaknesses of current systems, recommending and implementing solutions on problem areas, and performing risk assessments... Show more	$20-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Patients
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Inventory Control
   • Data Entry
   • Warehouse Inventory
   • Pallets
   • Inventory Management
   • Outbound Shipments
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Management System
   • Pallet Jack
   • Cycle Counts
   • Windows

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the DIFM program to ensure assets are return and process in accordance with directives.
   • Complete the ISO 14001 and 9001 training for auditing purposes.
   • Receive and deliver chemical bottles (hazmat) as they arrive.
   • Collect knowledge of government contracting while employ on this DOD contract.
   • Lead a team of two to identify errors in the MICAP and HAZMAT processes.
   • Scan and account for inventory through JDE ERP system maintaining accuracy and on time delivery.

   More logistics technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your logistics technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A logistics technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a logistics technician in South Dakota may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level logistics technician usually earns less than a senior-level logistics technician. Additionally, a logistics technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average logistics technician salary

   $16.44hourly

   $34,198 yearly

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   Entry-level logistics technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average logistics technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$39,610	$19
   2	Colorado	$39,381	$19
   3	Massachusetts	$37,170	$18
   4	Washington	$36,879	$18
   5	New Jersey	$36,364	$17
   6	Pennsylvania	$34,476	$17
   7	Michigan	$33,751	$16
   8	New Mexico	$33,564	$16
   9	Minnesota	$32,966	$16
   10	Texas	$32,653	$16
   11	Arizona	$31,889	$15
   12	Virginia	$31,676	$15
   13	Ohio	$30,899	$15
   14	North Carolina	$30,524	$15
   15	Oregon	$30,471	$15
   16	Delaware	$28,723	$14
   17	Nevada	$28,651	$14
   18	Florida	$28,588	$14
   19	North Dakota	$28,246	$14
   20	Georgia	$28,043	$13

   Average logistics technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	General Dynamics Mission Systems	$45,918	$22.08
   2	HCL Technologies	$41,832	$20.11
   3	General Dynamics	$41,667	$20.03	27
   4	Trex	$40,496	$19.47
   5	General Mills	$40,239	$19.35	1
   6	Raytheon Technologies	$40,224	$19.34	8
   7	Plug Power	$40,063	$19.26	3
   8	Arconic	$38,622	$18.57
   9	Costco Wholesale	$37,367	$17.96
   10	Gillette	$37,240	$17.90
   11	People, Technology & Processes	$36,230	$17.42	1
   12	Syngenta	$36,224	$17.42
   13	ManTech	$36,156	$17.38	23
   14	Air Liquide	$36,134	$17.37
   15	Volt Systems LLC	$36,120	$17.37
   16	GlobalFoundries	$36,082	$17.35	2
   17	NETSYNC	$36,052	$17.33
   18	CompuCom Systems Inc	$36,046	$17.33
   19	CTG	$36,039	$17.33	1
   20	NIKA	$35,981	$17.30

4. Writing a logistics technician job description

   A logistics technician 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 logistics technician job description:

   Logistics technician job description example

   US-OR-Portland
   
   Type: Regular Full-Time
   Emanuel Medical Ctr campus
   
   Overview
   
   

   Legacy strives to make life better for our patients, and that includes access to the supplies and equipment they need for quality care. As a logistics technician, your desire to help others will be evident as you inventory, order, pick and distribute materials to meet customer demand. You'll also answer calls for immediate supply or equipment needs from end-user departments.

   Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

   Emanuel Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center and serves the needs of both adult hospital population as well as Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.

   
   
   Responsibilities
   
   

   The Logistics Technician works as a team member to meet the needs for supplies and equipment at the end user department level in order to ensure quality patient care. Accurately inventories, orders, picks and distributes materials to meet customer demand. Answers calls for immediate supply or equipment needs from end user departments.

   
   
   Qualifications
   
   

   Education:

   High school diploma or equivalent.

   Experience:

   Warehouse, inventory, and medical supply experience preferred.

   Skills:

   Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to do simple mathematical calculations. Requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in cooperation with other team members in a fast-paced environment. Must possess keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

   LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

   Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

   Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

   
   
   

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit logistics technicians, 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 logistics technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect logistics technician 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.

   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 logistics technician. 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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