How to hire an order packer

How to hire an order packer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step order packer 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 packer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new order packer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The order packer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An order packer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, order packers 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 order packer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Order Packer	Description	Hourly rate
   Order Packer	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$7-17
   Packer/Shipper	The role of packers/shippers is to prepare products for shipping. They are responsible for labeling, packing, cleaning, and maintaining shipping containers... Show more	$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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Orders
   • Warehouse Software
   • Package Orders
   • Unload Trucks
   • RF Scanner
   • Fed-Ex
   • Inspect Containers
   • GMP
   • Assembly Line
   • Safety Guidelines
   • Label Containers
   • Filling Orders
   • Quality Checks
   • Computer System

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used WMS and RF systems to pick and stage customer specify orders and lead a team of employees.
   • Fill out bills of lading for shipping on trucks, ensuring pallets are wrapped properly and will hold up during shipment.
   • Attach burners on the top castings with clips.

   More order packer duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, order packers' average salary in louisiana is 35% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level order packers earn 56% less than senior-level order packers.
   • Certifications. An order packer 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 an order packer's salary.

   Average order packer salary

   $11.89hourly

   $24,726 yearly

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   Entry-level order packer salary

   $16,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average order packer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$34,034	$16
   2	Oregon	$33,928	$16
   3	Nevada	$31,214	$15
   4	California	$31,135	$15
   5	New Hampshire	$29,465	$14
   6	Minnesota	$29,294	$14
   7	Texas	$27,223	$13
   8	Georgia	$27,219	$13
   9	Illinois	$26,958	$13
   10	North Carolina	$25,522	$12
   11	Ohio	$24,299	$12
   12	Tennessee	$23,732	$11
   13	Kansas	$23,546	$11

   Average order packer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	MSC Industrial Direct Co	$35,466	$17.05	12
   2	Rice Lake Weighing Systems	$34,709	$16.69
   3	Amazon	$33,740	$16.22
   4	Baxter International	$32,160	$15.46	1
   5	Family Dollar	$28,947	$13.92	1
   6	WebstaurantStore	$28,715	$13.81
   7	Cope Plastics	$28,012	$13.47
   8	ManpowerGroup	$27,982	$13.45	37
   9	Kelly Services	$27,469	$13.21	16
   10	Core-Mark International	$26,766	$12.87	2
   11	Staffmark	$26,704	$12.84
   12	The Manufacturers' Association	$26,642	$12.81
   13	Automation Personnel Services	$26,567	$12.77	7
   14	Area Temps	$26,559	$12.77	1
   15	Adecco	$26,470	$12.73	85
   16	Westaff	$26,439	$12.71	2
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$26,258	$12.62	5
   18	Ocean Beauty Seafoods	$25,837	$12.42
   19	FLOWER CO	$25,652	$12.33	1
   20	S&S Activewear	$25,361	$12.19

4. Writing an order packer job description

   An order packer 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 an order packer job description:

   Order packer job description example

   Branch out with a warehouse career at Family Dollar! We are looking for industrial athletes to join our amazing warehouse team! As a warehouse associate, you'll get to make a difference in a fast-paced, automated distribution center. Join us - You'll be proud to work for a successful, stable, growing Fortune 135 Company that is 100% committed to the safety of its Associates, helps families live lives better, and serves our communities in this time of need. Excellent Total Compensation Package! New Wages from $18.50 to $20.25 Opportunities to earn extra pay through incentive pay Full-time positions available General Warehouse Associate 1st Shift is Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (OT until 5:00 p.m); 2nd shift is Monday -Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.(OT until 7:00 a.m.) PT is available (schedule tbd during onsite) Our warehouse benefit package is one of the best in the industry! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) , annual merit increases, discounted stock purchase plan, primary care giver, parental leaves, daily pay, and employee assistance program. If you want to join one of the most successful, stable companies in the United States and are interested in an excellent opportunity in our warehouse/distribution center, please follow these easy steps:

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5. Post your job

   To find the right order packer 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 order packers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit order packers 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 order packer job on Zippia to find and recruit order packer 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 order packers, 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. 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 order packer

   Once you've decided on a perfect order packer 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.

   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.

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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