How to hire a stock room associate

How to hire a stock room associate, step by step

Here's a step-by-step stock room associate hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a stock room associate, 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 stock room associate's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, stock room associates 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 stock room associate salaries for various positions.

   Type of Stock Room Associate	Description	Hourly rate
   Stock Room Associate	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-17
   General Merchandise Clerk	This individual works in the GM section of a store. They interact with customers and assist them as they purchase merchandise... Show more	$12-20
   Stower	A stower is responsible for scanning a product and appropriately placing it to the right shelf for customer's consumption. Duties of a stower include inspecting the item for any defects and escalating damaged items to the supervisor ensuring adequately labeled products... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Sales Floor
   • Loss Prevention
   • Customer Service
   • Merchandise Flow
   • Stock Checks
   • Back Room
   • Stock Shelves
   • Delivery Truck
   • Customer Orders
   • Sales Associates
   • Production Floor
   • Cycle Counts
   • Unload Trucks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assemble pallets of package food products or load products directly into each truck safely and according to shipping standards.
   • Maintain cleanliness according to regulate standards throughout the facilities, both inside and outside per organizations regulations.
   • Experience with back stocking merchandise, pulling merchandise, truck unload and entire store inventory, RF scanner and palette jack.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, stock room associates' average salary in florida is 27% less than in ohio.
   • Seniority. Entry-level stock room associates earn 30% less than senior-level stock room associates.
   • Certifications. A stock room associate 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 stock room associate's salary.

   Average stock room associate salary

   $15.14hourly

   $31,485 yearly

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   Entry-level stock room associate salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a stock room associate job description

   A stock room associate 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 stock room associate job description:

   Stock room associate job description example

   At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.
   
   We are a team of trusted health care providers, educators, and fierce advocates committed to advancing equity and improving health outcomes in communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovative sexual and reproductive health services -- including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and prevention, transgender hormone therapy, wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling. PPGNY also proudly provides compassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services.
   Picture yourself here:
   When you join PPGNY as the mail clerk you will assist various PPGNY departments with their day to day operations and ensure that incoming and outgoing mail is handled appropriately.
   Additional responsibilities include:Handle the receiving, delivering and processing shipments. Receive and distributes freight packages from carriers such as UPS, FedEx and other small motor freight deliveries. Process all incoming and outgoing mail Sort and deliver incoming mail and packages Process interoffice mail Process packages for overnight delivery and special handling through UPS, FedEx and USPS. Maintain logs and paperwork for follow up and tracking purposes. Forward misdirected mail Prepare documents and other items for shipping Weigh mail and calculate correct postage Prioritize and respond to emergent situations, analyze and take appropriate action which may include outsourcing the work
   You have:A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY's mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice High School diploma or equivalent Previous mail processing experience preferred Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) Minimum typing required
   
   PPGNY's benefits package includes:
   Generous PTO and holiday schedule
   Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
   FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
   Short and Long Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
   401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
   All positions at PPGNY require:
   Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.
   
   Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our 28 health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY's education and outreach programs are backed by medically-accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.
   
   At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
   
   PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right stock room associate for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your stock room associate job on Zippia to find and recruit stock room associate candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting stock room associates 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 stock room associate

   Once you've decided on a perfect stock room associate candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new stock room associate. 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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