How to hire a picking supervisor

How to hire a picking supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step picking supervisor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   Hiring the perfect picking supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents picking supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Picking Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Picking Supervisor		$15-31
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Quality Control Supervisor	A quality control supervisor specializes in carrying out and implementing systems and procedures that ensure product quality within an organization. They are primarily responsible for devising priorities and standards, managing schedules to abide by the production timeline, monitoring activities, coordinating with production and quality control personnel, assessing employee performance, and thoroughly discussing new systems for all staff... Show more	$22-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • LTL
   • RF
   • Safety Procedures
   • Performance Reviews
   • WMS
   • Direct Reports
   • Safety Regulations
   • Customer Orders
   • Inventory Control
   • Inventory Accuracy
   • Sales Floor
   • Computer System
   • Management System
   • Operational Issues

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage 2nd shift plant operations for a contract packager specializing in products regulate by both the FDA and DEA.
   • Utilize WMS software to oversee inventory and optimize production.
   • Work with WMS operating systems to insure proper picking and replenishing of lines.
   • Complete training of employees to assure compliance of RF technology and procedures are followed.
   • Train employees in use of RF guns, high lift, motorize pallet jack, and forklift.
   • Walk door to door to sign up home owners for estimates on windows and house siding installations or upgrades.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, picking supervisors' average salary in mississippi is 43% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level picking supervisors earn 50% less than senior-level picking supervisors.
   • Certifications. A picking supervisor 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 picking supervisor's salary.

   Average picking supervisor salary

   $47,145yearly

   $22.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level picking supervisor salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a picking supervisor job description

   A good picking supervisor 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 picking supervisor job description:

   Picking supervisor job description example

   **38183BR**
   
   **Posting Title:**
   
   Supervisor, Pick-Up & Delivery
   
   **Estes Facility:**
   
   La Mirada CA
   
   **Job Summary:**
   
   **9am Start Time**
   
   **(Hours are subject to change based on company needs).**
   
   + Report to Operations Manager /Assistant Terminal Manager and/or Terminal Manager
   
   + Lead, guide and direct drivers and other employees as needed to include setting targets, monitoring performance, providing coaching, counseling and development. Accountable for the management of an efficient, clean and safe LTL operation to include dock planning and set up schedules
   
   + Enforce understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures; safety rules and government regulations
   
   + Involved in and makes recommendations in the hiring and termination processes
   
   + Administer and carry out assigned portions of the Terminal Business plan as set forth by the Terminal Manager
   
   + Responsible for meeting all KPI's assigned
   
   + Daily utilization of all Company P&D enhancement tools and processes
   
   + Review and revise driver schedules to increase efficiencies and to lower cost
   
   + Responsible for equipment assignment and accountability (trailers and tractors)
   
   + Review freight movement schedules and communicates with drivers regarding customer delivery expectations
   
   + Communicate with customer regarding scheduling problems; interactively solves customer concerns
   
   + Conduct continuous analysis and direction of vehicle and driver assignments; analyzes and implements scheduling for possible consolidation to increase efficiencies and reduce cost
   
   + Direct compilation and issuance of delivery timetables
   
   + Responsible for proper communication to customers via phone, fax or email
   
   + Oversee and responsible for all paperwork associated with the city operation to ensure it is handled timely and correctly by drivers and clerks
   
   + Conduct safety interviews with the driver to include: post accident MVA Reports, workers compensation after accident interviews/reports, notice of violations interviews with drivers and road observation discussions with drivers
   
   + Conduct safety training as needed following vehicle accidents, a workers compensation incidence, road observations and notices of violations
   
   + Regular attendance is required.
   
   + This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.
   
   **Qualifications**
   
   + High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Bachelor Degree preferred
   
   + Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry, including basic paperwork flow preferred
   
   + Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required, preferably in LTL trucking industry
   
   + Must be knowledgeable of local metropolitan area
   
   + Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor and terminate employees.
   
   + Team building and interpersonal skills
   
   + Possess excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
   
   + Excellent planning and organization skills
   
   + Must have good computer skills (AS/400 & MS Office a plus)
   
   + Must have strong work ethic and good problem solving skills
   
   + Must be willing to work 50 hours/week average
   
   + Must be able to work any shift including nights and/or weekends and in any weather condition
   
   + Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
   
   + Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
   
   + Must be able to interact well with others
   
   + Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
   
   + Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
   
   + Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
   
   + Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
   
   + Must be authorized to work in the United States
   
   **Physical Demands**
   
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.
   
   **Work Environment**
   
   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.
   
   
   38183BR
   
   **State:**
   
   California
   
   **Organization Level:**
   
   Field
   
   **Company:**
   
   Estes West - Division of Estes
   
   **Job Category:**
   
   Management
   
   **Employment Type:**
   
   Full-Time
   
   **City:**
   
   La Mirada
   
   **Equal Employment Opportunity:**
   
   EOE, including disability/vets

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit picking supervisors, 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.

   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 picking supervisor

   Once you've found the picking supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with 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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