How to hire a messenger

How to hire a messenger, step by step

Here's a step-by-step messenger hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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

   Type of Messenger	Description	Hourly rate
   Messenger		$9-28
   Laboratory Courier	A laboratory courier is responsible for transporting laboratory specimens, equipment, supplies, and pertinent documents in a clinic or a hospital. They need to ensure that packages will be delivered on schedule... Show more	$14-30
   Courier Driver	A courier driver is responsible for delivering parcels and documents to the appropriate receiver within a specified timeframe. Courier drivers are either self-employed or hired by courier companies, depending on their preference... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Deposits
   • Customer Service
   • ATM
   • NYC
   • Delivery Route
   • Professional Demeanor
   • Two-Way Radio
   • Customer Shipments
   • Radio Communications
   • Telephone Numbers
   • Customer Interaction
   • Bank Deposits
   • Bike
   • Hazardous Goods

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   Responsibilities:

   • Service a network of financial institutions, ATM's and businesses with contract armed currency and asset delivery and pickup.
   • Maintain and repair the company bike fleet.
   • Prepare packages and documents for shipping via FedEx.
   • Pick up cash deposits and drop off change orders.
   • Deliver mail at night and pickup in the evening Fayetteville NC
   • Deliver items or food to customers under 10 minutes by bike.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, messengers' average salary in alabama is 55% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level messengers earn 66% less than senior-level messengers.
   • Certifications. A messenger 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 messenger's salary.

   Average messenger salary

   $16.72hourly

   $34,787 yearly

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   Entry-level messenger salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a messenger job description

   A good messenger job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a messenger job description:

   Messenger job description example

   This Messenger position earns a competitive wage , and is eligible for paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO) . The schedule is, Monday through Friday, 11am - 5:15pm. Ideally the candidate will have flexibility and the ability to work full-time hours as needed. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

   ABOUT RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER

   Founded in 1940 and located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, we are one of the largest and most reputable full-service law firms in Utah. We are personable and professional problem solvers who offer clients an experienced, innovative, and diverse team of legal professionals. We provide sophisticated and comprehensive legal services in many different areas of the law. We have acknowledged expertise in specialties ranging from litigation to tax law, automobile dealer law to winter sports law, environmental law to white-collar criminal defense, and many others.

   Our culture is the reason we care. It starts from within. We love our jobs and enjoy who we work with. It is that collegiality that translates well into how we treat our clients with the utmost respect. In order to hire and retain individuals who make a meaningful and significant contribution to our firm, our clients, and the community, we offer competitive pay and a positive work environment .

   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MESSENGER

   As one of our Messengers , you play an essential role in ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of messages, documents and packages by way of inner-office and outer-office delivery runs. The position also receives and sorts incoming mail, and prepares and processes letters and packages for outgoing mail. Occasionally, you'll even get to use your brawn to move office furniture in preparation of incoming attorneys and clerks.

   With your strong organizational skills you will effectively plan your routes for speed and efficiency. You are a team player and work with others to contribute to the success of the firm. Your strong people and communication skills will be helpful in providing exceptional internal and external customer service. Always willing to help, you respond in a timely manner to our attorneys, our clients, and your co-workers.

   SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OUR MESSENGER POSITION

   Are you highly organized , and able to work independently with little supervision? Are you able to plan travel routes for speed and efficiency ? Do you have can-do attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills ? If so, and you meet the additional qualifications below, you might be a perfect fit for the open messenger position at our law firm!

   • Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
   • Ability to manage confidential information with a commitment to not view or reveal any of the material being handled
   • Ability to adapt and work efficiently in fast paced working environment
   • Ability to perform physical tasks, such as stooping, balancing and lifting of heavy objects
   • 4+ years driving experience with a clean driving record
   • Personal vehicle, fully insured to use for messenger runs

   READY TO JOIN OUR LAW FIRM'S MESSENGER TEAM?

   We understand your time is valuable. That is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you are a good fit for the open Messenger position with our law firm, please fill out our initial 3-minute application. We look forward to meeting you!

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find messengers 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 messengers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level messengers 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 messenger job on Zippia to find and recruit messenger 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 messengers, 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 messenger

   Once you have selected a candidate for the messenger 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 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 messenger. 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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