How to hire a piece goods clerk

How to hire a piece goods clerk, step by step

Here's a step-by-step piece goods clerk hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a piece goods clerk, 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

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A piece goods clerk's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, piece goods clerks 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 piece goods clerk salaries for various positions.

   Type of Piece Goods Clerk	Description	Hourly rate
   Piece Goods Clerk	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$14-26
   Expeditor	The role of expeditors is to ensure the timely and efficient preparation and delivery of food. To accomplish this task, they also perform other duties, including managing inventory levels, managing supply requisition, and coordinating with subcontractors... Show more	$13-25
   Inventory Control Coordinator	An inventory control coordinator is responsible for monitoring the adequacy of office inventory to ensure that the company has enough supplies to support the employees' needs for business operations. Inventory control coordinators manage supply chain systems, conduct inventory checks regularly, write inventory reports, create purchase requests, and file inventory documents on the database... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Service
   • Background Checks

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage incoming delivery of all FedEx and containers containing serviceable material.
   • Coordinate transportation functions, such as logistics, maintenance and warehousing to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
   • Work from on-line database in communicating with pharmacies, hospitals, and medical providers in validation of Medicaid services and eligibility.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your piece goods clerk job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A piece goods clerk can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, piece goods clerks' average salary in wyoming is 48% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level piece goods clerks 44% less than senior-level piece goods clerks.
   • Certifications. A piece goods clerk 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 a piece goods clerk's salary.

   Average piece goods clerk salary

   $42,204yearly

   $20.29 hourly rate

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   Entry-level piece goods clerk salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a piece goods clerk job description

   A job description for a piece goods clerk role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a piece goods clerk job description:

   Piece goods clerk job description example

   We move!
   Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is part of Bertelsmann. We combine the advantages of a global corporation with the reliability of a family-run business. We take care of our 15.000 employees in more than 20 countries who profit from a wide range of benefits and professional development programs.
   
   Company Summary:
   
   AtArvato,we measure our success through the successes of our customers. Our DNA is built upon Customer Obsession, Ownership and Continuous Improvement (Hustle). We achieve our goals by means of experience, state-of-the-art technologies, creativity, passion and a commitment to quality, innovation and having fun! Come and join our team today!
   
   Job Responsibilities:
   
   The Dangerous Goods Shipping Clerkperforms clerical and physical tasks in connection with the shipping and approval of Dangerous Goods (DG) from our facility, including but not limited to labeling, documentation, reporting and decision making on package safety for shipments being shipped either by air or ground. Responsible for ensuring all Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code, and International Civil Air Organization (ICAO) regulations are adhered to when packing, labeling and marking all DG packages shipping from our facility. Ensures documentation compliance by ensuring all Dangerous Goods Shippers Declarations are completed and maintained in accordance with U.S., International, and carrier regulations. Liaise and supports office and warehouse cargo agents. Qualified candidate must complete DOT and IATA certification training provided by Arvato.
   
   Minimum Qualifications:

   • High School Diploma
   • Located in Louisville, KY
   • Efficient in organizing and coordinating multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

   
   
   Preferred Qualifications:

   • Experience with shipping Dangerous Goods
   • Experience with shipping Lithium-ion Batteries

   About our company:
   Arvato - the spirit of solutions!
   
   We at Arvato provide a comprehensive range of services and solutions to our business partners in the consumer electronics, high-tech, telecommunication, networking and industrial sectors. With more than five decades of experience and our global footprint we create value for our customers and ensure that they are well equipped for the challenges of their markets.
   
   Arvato is a part of Arvato AG/ Bertelsmann, an internationally networked outsourcing provider. More than 65,000 employees design and implement solutions for all kinds of business processes across integrated service chains, for business customers from around the world. Its portfolio includes all services related to the creation and distribution of printed materials and digital storage media, as well as data management, customer care, CRM services, supply-chain management, digital distribution, financial services, professional and custom IT services, and the direct-to-customer distribution of educational media. Arvato is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.
   
   Arvato is an Equal Opportunity Employer andvalues the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
   
   Company: Arvato Digital Services LLC
   
   Country: United States of America
   
   State/Region: Kentucky
   
   City: Louisville
   
   Postal Code: 40219
   
   
   Date: Oct 9, 2022
   
   Location:
   
   Louisville, KY, US, 40219
   
   Nearest Major Market: Louisville
   Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Clerical, Telecom, Operations, Administrative, Technology
   
   RequiredPreferredJob Industries

   • Warehouse & Production

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find piece goods clerks for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your piece goods clerk job on Zippia to find and recruit piece goods clerk candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with piece goods clerk candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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 piece goods clerk

   Once you've found the piece goods clerk 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new piece goods clerk. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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