How to hire a puller

How to hire a puller, step by step

Here's a step-by-step puller hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The puller 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a puller to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a puller that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of pullers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Puller	Description	Hourly rate
   Puller	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$11-18
   Shipping And Receiving Coordinator	A Shipping and Receiving Coordinator oversees the shipment and deliveries of products in a warehouse or organization. One must have an efficient organization, and communication skills as most of the duties include shipping and receiving merchandise and maintain accurate and proactive control of inventory... Show more	$12-18
   General Warehouse Worker	A general warehouse worker takes responsibility for doing various duties in warehousing. General warehouse workers receive and process incoming materials and stock, pick and file orders, and pack and ship these orders... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Regulations
   • Electric Pallet Jack
   • Customer Orders
   • Delivery Truck
   • Load Trucks
   • Assembly Line
   • Cycle Counts
   • RF Scanner
   • Delivery Orders
   • Cherry Pickers
   • Safety Rules
   • Inventory Control
   • Safety Guidelines
   • Computer System

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Used Rf gun to pull parts and manage inventory
   • Open, close, and run warehouse on weekends.
   • Select products for specific routes according to RF gun/pick sheets.
   • Inspect all machinery using OSHA approve inspection sheet before start of each shift.
   • Pull checks and cash, balance and reconcile ATM's, and deliver deposits to processing centers.
   • Pull car parts in a salvage yard, run lift truck, front end pay loader and car crusher

   More puller duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the puller job description is a good way to get more applicants. A puller 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 puller in Alabama may be lower than in Iowa, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level puller. Additionally, a puller with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average puller salary

   $14.99hourly

   $31,171 yearly

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   Entry-level puller salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average puller salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Montana	$39,717	$19
   2	Iowa	$38,985	$19
   3	Washington	$34,685	$17
   4	California	$34,586	$17
   5	Illinois	$34,418	$17
   6	Indiana	$34,024	$16
   7	Michigan	$33,916	$16
   8	Utah	$32,986	$16
   9	Oregon	$32,764	$16
   10	Ohio	$30,426	$15
   11	Arizona	$30,278	$15
   12	Kansas	$30,121	$14
   13	South Carolina	$29,788	$14
   14	Arkansas	$28,643	$14
   15	Texas	$27,169	$13
   16	Tennessee	$24,835	$12
   17	Georgia	$24,635	$12
   18	Florida	$24,409	$12

   Average puller salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Cargill	$41,142	$19.78	32
   2	Dairy Farmers of America	$40,073	$19.27	51
   3	Lamb Weston	$39,159	$18.83	3
   4	Kemps	$37,811	$18.18	4
   5	Rite Aid	$37,645	$18.10
   6	Tyson Foods	$35,875	$17.25	1
   7	UL	$35,251	$16.95	2
   8	Reser's Fine Foods	$34,763	$16.71	3
   9	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$34,426	$16.55	101
   10	Williams Sonoma	$33,285	$16.00	17
   11	Builders FirstSource	$32,768	$15.75	43
   12	Ferrero	$32,744	$15.74
   13	PSEA	$32,558	$15.65
   14	Masonite	$32,458	$15.60
   15	Northwest Hardwoods	$32,431	$15.59	1
   16	Bass Pro Shops	$32,415	$15.58	16
   17	Hanesbrands	$32,386	$15.57
   18	Hanes Companies, Inc.	$31,313	$15.05	3
   19	Variosystems, Inc.	$31,007	$14.91
   20	Genuine Parts	$30,954	$14.88	27

4. Writing a puller job description

   A puller 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a puller job description:

   Puller job description example

   Pallet Puller FULL-TIME
   $16/hr General Summary
   Transports pallets between the warehouse, the production floor, and the distribution center. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
   1. Transports pallets from the packaging line to the distribution center.
   2. Delivers empty pallets to the production line.
   3. Delivers packaging materials to the production line.
   4. Wraps loaded pallets according to company guidelines.
   5. Ensures electric jacks are in working order and reports problem to the maintenance department.
   6. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
   7. Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
   8. Regular attendance and punctuality is required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility. Job Specifications
   1. Pallet jack or forklift experience is required.
   2. English/Spanish bilingual a plus. Working Conditions
   1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
   2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
   3. Repetitive lifting with packages in excess of 25 lbs is required.
   4. Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. The requirements for this position have been reviewed and discussed with me. I possess all of the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of this position. I agree to the hours, environmental conditions, physical and mental requirements and travel requirements which were also discussed with me. PDX-03 WS-03
   Schedule
   Shift start: 5:00AM
   Shift length: 8 hours
   
   Benefits
   Health, dental, vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) plan
   Qualifications
   Must pass drug screen (cannabis included) Can lift 50 lbs Must be at least 18+ years old

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5. Post your job

   To find pullers 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 pullers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level pullers 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 puller job on Zippia to find and recruit puller candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting pullers 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. 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 puller

   Once you have selected a candidate for the puller 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 important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new puller. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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