How to hire a receiving dock checker

How to hire a receiving dock checker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step receiving dock checker hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your receiving dock checker 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 receiving dock checker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A receiving dock checker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, receiving dock checkers 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of receiving dock checkers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Receiving Dock Checker	Description	Hourly rate
   Receiving Dock Checker	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$14-19
   Shipper	A shipper is an employee who is responsible for filling customer orders and ensures that the quality of these orders meets the company standards. Shippers are tasked with locating items in a warehouse and preparing them for shipping while completing all the transportation procedures so that no complications arise during the cargo-sending process... Show more	$12-18
   Traffic Coordinator	A traffic coordinator is responsible for monitoring the operations of various departments within a company, ensuring the timely submission of project deliverables to meet clients' demands and attain their highest satisfaction. Traffic coordinators evaluate production schedule, including the delivery of materials and proper allocation of resources, and identify areas of improvement on the workflow to avoid delays in production... Show more	$13-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Pallets
   • RF Scanner
   • Product
   • Merchandise
   • Inbound Trailers
   • Customer Orders
   • Computer System
   • Unload Trailers
   • Part Numbers
   • Unload Trucks
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Sales Floor

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in the daily managing of fresh product using the FIFO accounting principal.
   • verify, count/weigh, inspect, and receive parts in JDE system (1/2013-12/2015) WMS system (5/2012-12/2012 )
   • Count and receive merchandise in with RF guns.
   • Check packaging for quality and quantity to prepare for USDA inspection.
   • Schedule delivery appointments by phone and email, handle material with an RF scanner.
   • Receive freight, check freight into AS400 system, segregate product to ensure proper receipt.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, receiving dock checkers' average salary in montana is 33% less than in nebraska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level receiving dock checkers earn 27% less than senior-level receiving dock checkers.
   • Certifications. A receiving dock checker 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 receiving dock checker's salary.

   Average receiving dock checker salary

   $35,779yearly

   $17.20 hourly rate

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   Entry-level receiving dock checker salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a receiving dock checker job description

   A good receiving dock checker 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 receiving dock checker job description:

   Receiving dock checker job description example

   Current Living Spaces Employees: Please apply via your internal Workday Account.
   
   Living Spaces is a growing home furnishing brand and we continue to open new locations. We know in order to stay current with the times and trends, we have to perpetually update our look and selection. What has truly sustained our growth - from 1 to over 20 locations, from 100 employees to over 2,000, from a humble home furnishings store to a widely recognized and respected lifestyle brand - are the talented individuals who have taken us there. We are looking for innovative, driven, and passionate professionals to join our team so we can reach even greater heights together.We believe that a great team member experience leads to an even better guest experience. That is why we place a huge emphasis on building a great culture within our teams. Our ideal candidate will have natural talent: meaning, they possess the capacity and commitment, along with an openness to being coached around skills that will ensure they delight and exceed the expectations of our guests in all areas of Living Spaces business. We also believe in our team members taking ownership of their performance and how that contributes to the overall success of their role.
   
   Position Summary
   The Dock Checker is responsible for outbound delivery preparation, including the assembly of furniture for customer deliveries or shipment, and ensuring the correct number and product types are inspected, free from defect, and staged on the dock for loading.
   
   Position Description
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
   Ensure outbound picked furniture matches Dock Sheet within outbound delivery lane Unpack, prepare, assemble product quickly, and efficiently Ensures that outbound furniture does not have any damages or flaws Prepares customer's orders and arranged in delivery door together by order Efficiently prepares customers' orders and ensures that outbound furniture is properly assemble Dock inspections include highlighting product areas that require a service technician Conducts operations in compliance with OSHA standards Conducts operations in a manner that promotes safety Ensures that the correct number and type of product prepared to be loaded and shipped Responsible for the completeness and correctness of all orders filled Inspects and performs minor maintenance on the equipment Maintains a clean work area, free from debris, warehouse floor Meet company standards for productivity
   
   Qualifications
   Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years experience in a fast paced warehouse environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer
   It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
   
   E-Verify
   Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting receiving dock checkers 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 receiving dock checker

   Once you've found the receiving dock checker 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new receiving dock checker. 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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