How to hire a packer/shipper

How to hire a packer/shipper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step packer/shipper hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a packer/shipper, 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

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   A packer/shipper's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, packer/shippers 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 presents packer/shipper salaries for various positions.

   Type of Packer/Shipper	Description	Hourly rate
   Packer/Shipper	Hand laborers and material movers manually move freight, stock, or other materials. Others feed or remove material to and from machines, clean vehicles, pick up unwanted household goods, and pack materials for moving.	$12-18
   Bagger	A bagger is responsible for packing the customers' items and assisting them in bringing it to their vehicles as needed. Typically, grocery stores and supermarkets employ baggers to assist in daily operations, especially during high-volume customer days... Show more	$12-20
   Picker And Packer	Pickers and packers are warehouse employees, usually in the retail or manufacturing industry. They are primarily responsible for fulfilling orders for delivery... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Defective Products
   • Package Orders
   • Electric Pallet Jack
   • Safety Procedures
   • Assembly Line
   • Customer Orders
   • RF Scanner
   • Load Trucks
   • Inspect Containers
   • EX
   • Label Containers
   • Package Processing Equipment
   • FedEx
   • Container Tags

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   Responsibilities:

   • Prepare pallets by following prescribe stacking arrangement and properly tagging pallets.
   • Attach burners on the top castings with clips.

   More packer/shipper duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the packer/shipper job description is a good way to get more applicants. A packer/shipper salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a packer/shipper in West Virginia may be lower than in Minnesota, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level packer/shipper. Additionally, a packer/shipper with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average packer/shipper salary

   $15.19hourly

   $31,596 yearly

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   Entry-level packer/shipper salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average packer/shipper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$36,062	$17
   2	Michigan	$33,150	$16
   3	New Jersey	$32,837	$16
   4	Indiana	$32,459	$16
   5	California	$31,051	$15
   6	Kansas	$30,737	$15
   7	Tennessee	$29,990	$14
   8	Oklahoma	$29,788	$14
   9	Arizona	$29,662	$14
   10	New Mexico	$29,618	$14
   11	Texas	$28,737	$14
   12	South Carolina	$28,713	$14
   13	New Hampshire	$28,272	$14
   14	Pennsylvania	$28,226	$14
   15	Mississippi	$28,078	$14
   16	North Carolina	$27,724	$13
   17	Virginia	$27,532	$13
   18	Florida	$25,764	$12

   Average packer/shipper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	L3Harris	$33,856	$16.28
   2	DLH	$33,827	$16.26	4
   3	Volt Information Sciences	$31,039	$14.92
   4	Club Champion	$30,645	$14.73
   5	Management Recruiters International(MRI)	$30,532	$14.68
   6	Martin Sprocket & Gear	$30,386	$14.61
   7	Randstad North America, Inc.	$30,068	$14.46	6
   8	Chase Professionals	$29,754	$14.30
   9	HW Staffing Solutions	$29,510	$14.19	6
   10	The Reserves Network	$29,498	$14.18	9
   11	Petco Holdings, Inc.	$29,291	$14.08

4. Writing a packer/shipper job description

   A packer/shipper 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 a packer/shipper job description:

   Packer/shipper job description example

   Club Champion is a premium golf club fitting and building company that is growing rapidly and is the #1 player in the industry. Our mission is to help people enjoy the game of golf by optimizing their equipment to fit their swing via use of the best products, people, and technology available. We work with customers to fit their golf swing and then custom build every club. Club Champion is expanding rapidly and new employment opportunities open every week. We are seeking self-motivated, driven individuals who want to thrive in the golf industry and seek career growth opportunities aligned in a fast-paced environment.
   
   We are looking for a full time Shipper/Packer for our Willowbrook, IL warehouse.
   Hours:
   Monday - Friday 5am to 1:30pm
   
   Shipper/Packer Responsibilities:
   *Preparing orders and packing boxes (golf club orders)
   *Assisting operations team from time to time: receiving orders, unpacking boxes, sorting items, assembly
   *Preparing shipping labels
   *Generating tracking numbers and managing in Salesforce (CRM)
   *Communicating with operations team and sales staff of shipping delays or other issues
   *Other duties as assigned
   
   Shipper/Packer Requirements:
   *Hands-on experience in a shipping department or in a warehouse
   *Packing experience
   *Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time
   *Must be able to work and thrive in a fast paced environment
   *Must be reliable and arrive to work on time.
   *Must be flexible to work OT during the week and occasional Saturdays.
   *Other duties as assigned.
   
   We Offer:
   *Excellent insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision as well as an optional 401(k) plan
   *Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid national holidays
   *Employee Purchase Program
   *The invaluable opportunity to work for a growing company that is an industry leader - we value top performers and promote from within
   
   We invite you to visit our website at www.clubchampiongolf.com for more information about our company.
   For more information and to apply, visit our website at www.clubchampiongolf.com. We are always looking for top talent regardless of the candidates' location.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. M/F/V/H

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5. Post your job

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

   Once you have selected a candidate for the packer/shipper 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.

   To prepare for the new packer/shipper first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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