How to hire an order filler

Order filler hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring order fillers in the United States:

The median cost to hire an order filler is $1,633.
It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
HR departments typically allocate 15% of their budget towards recruitment efforts.
Small businesses spend $1,105 per order filler on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
It takes approximately 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
There are a total of 28,375 order fillers in the US, and there are currently 194,374 job openings in this field.
Phoenix, AZ, has the highest demand for order fillers, with 178 job openings.

How to hire an order filler, step by step

To hire an order filler, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a order filler:

Here's a step-by-step order filler hiring guide:

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

What does an order filler do?

An order filler is an employee who is responsible for handling the orders of merchandise and ensuring that customers receive their merchandise. Order fillers work with the warehouse team to arrange inventory and trace the missing merchandise or delay of shipment. As most of the merchandise is encoded to the computer, order fillers must have excellent computer skills. They must have the ability to learn how to use new technology. Order fillers also responsible for placing sticker labels on the merchandise boxes and report orders to the management.

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Identify your hiring needs

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

Determine employee vs contractor status

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An order filler's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, order fillers 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 order fillers and their corresponding salaries.

Type of Order Filler	Description	Hourly rate
Order Filler	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-18
Picker	Pickers are responsible for choosing the correct range of merchandise on the shelves based on the clients' orders. Pickers carefully prepare the items from the stock, ensuring that everything is free of any damage before shipping... Show more	$12-17
Order Selector	It is an order selector's general responsibility to attend on customers' inquiries and provide their needs accurately. Order selectors' duties also include verifying orders and checking its availability on the inventory, keeping the products' packaging safe and damage-free, maneuvering warehouse equipment and tools for more efficient processing, managing customers' complaints and resolving it immediately, and organizing merchandise... Show more	$13-22

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Pallets
- Electric Pallet Jack
- Safety Standards
- RF Scanner
- Store Orders
- Quality Standards
- Safety Regulations
- Safety Procedures
- Empty Pallets
- Hand Trucks
- Industrial Trucks
- Filling Customer Orders
- Inventory Control
- Load Trucks
Check all skills
Responsibilities:
- Used WMS and RF systems to pick and stage customer specify orders and lead a team of employees.
- License to drive a stand-up forklift, stand-up clamp forklift, PE lift, and CR lift.
- Fulfill store orders by loading pallets using a hand-operate forklift for merchandise distribution in different locations.
- Train in NSF and MSDS.
- Use VoCollect selection equipment to pick correct product quantities.
- Utilize both tablet base computer interface and RF hand scanner.
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Make a budget

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

Location. For example, order fillers' average salary in florida is 35% less than in hawaii.
Seniority. Entry-level order fillers 34% less than senior-level order fillers.
Certifications. An order filler 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 order filler's salary.

Average order filler salary

$15.17hourly

$31,551 yearly

Entry-level order filler salary

$25,000 yearly salary

Updated January 20, 2026

Average order filler salary by state

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$37,153	$18
2	Minnesota	$34,778	$17
3	California	$34,350	$17
4	New Hampshire	$33,549	$16
5	New York	$33,013	$16
6	Wisconsin	$32,723	$16
7	Arizona	$32,130	$15
8	Nebraska	$32,129	$15
9	Michigan	$31,894	$15
10	Illinois	$30,968	$15
11	Connecticut	$30,948	$15
12	Missouri	$30,936	$15
13	Indiana	$30,749	$15
14	Ohio	$30,701	$15
15	Colorado	$30,608	$15
16	Massachusetts	$30,608	$15
17	North Carolina	$30,107	$14
18	Pennsylvania	$30,004	$14
19	Kansas	$29,877	$14
20	Alabama	$29,776	$14

Average order filler salary by company

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Oriental Trading	$38,503	$18.51
2	Metals USA	$38,476	$18.50	10
3	Post Holdings	$38,018	$18.28	9
4	Essendant	$35,573	$17.10	11
5	HarperCollins	$35,293	$16.97
6	The Shaw Group	$34,816	$16.74	2
7	Amazon	$34,808	$16.73	31
8	W.M. Barr & Company	$34,442	$16.56
9	Ukpeagvik IOoOupiat Corporation	$32,824	$15.78	7
10	Do it Best	$32,682	$15.71	3
11	Mary Kay	$32,514	$15.63	3
12	Southwire	$32,481	$15.62	9
13	Hensley Beverage Co	$32,382	$15.57	6
14	Clinical Reference Laboratory	$32,269	$15.51
15	Walmart	$32,213	$15.49	2,268
16	True Value	$32,025	$15.40	1
17	Family Dollar	$32,024	$15.40	11
18	QPS	$31,960	$15.37
19	Lebermuth.com	$31,959	$15.36
20	Kimball Midwest	$31,878	$15.33	6

Writing an order filler job description
A good order filler 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 an order filler job description:
Order filler job description example
WAREHOUSE ORDER FILLER - $$$$19.50

Interview Today !!!!! Start Tomorrow!!!!!

Scott Electric has a current opening at our Camp Hill, PA branch for a Full-Time - Warehouse Order Filler 3 am - - PAID LUNCH + OT is required...... . Responsibilities may include: pulling orders according to packing slips in an accurate and timely manner, verifying the contents of packages to be shipped, loading and unloading trucks. FAST PACED!!!!

Must be able to check orders and be very detailed oriented..

Requirements:

+ Regularly lift 25-50 lbs

+ Prior experience of inventory control, fork lift operation and general warehousing is beneficial.

+ Electrical experience preferred

+ Must have good communication skills.

+ This is a fast paced environment

*

Scott Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States, with Branches in Greensburg PA, Pittsburgh PA, Duncansville PA, Erie PA, Warren PA, Camp Hill PA. Hagerstown, MD, Fredonia NY and Buffalo NY. Opportunities exist for career oriented individuals who are interested in becoming successful serving a customer base of electrical, mechanical and general contractors, industry, government agencies, municipalities, and retail hardware and building supply markets.

Scott Electric offers thousands of products to customers, including: Electrical Products Lighting Automation & Motor Control Switchgear & Apparatus Power Tool & Fasteners Replacement Batteries. Due to the volume of interest we receive, we are unable to respond directly to every applicant.

To be successful, you must be a self-starter, willing to work beyond the "8 - 5 schedule", and make sure the customer comes first with the understanding that customer service is the #1 priority.

Candidates with electrical knowledge are preferred.

Scott Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Company Paid Health Benefits

Paid Holiday, Vacation and Personal Days,

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)

Optional 401k plan

Optional Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Plans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EOE

All employees are subject to and must execute an Employment Agreement that includes a restrictive covenant, (Non-Compete, Non-Disclosure). This restrictive covenant is for a period of 3 years or within 100 miles of any Scott Electric location.

Salary: $19.50 /hour

Job Type: Full-time
Post your job
To find order fillers 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 order fillers they would recommend.
- Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level order fillers 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 order filler job on Zippia to find and recruit order filler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
- Use field-specific websites.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
Recruiting order fillers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.
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.
Send a job offer and onboard your new order filler
Once you've selected the best order filler candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.
To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.
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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How much does it cost to hire an order filler?

Before you start to hire order fillers, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire order fillers pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $31,551 per year for an order filler, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for order fillers in the US typically range between $12 and $18 an hour.

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