How to hire a stock shipper

How to hire a stock shipper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step stock shipper 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 shipper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new stock shipper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your stock shipper 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 stock shipper for hire on a part-time basis or as a 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 shipper's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, stock shippers 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.

   Here's a comparison of stock shipper salaries for various roles:

   Type of Stock Shipper	Description	Hourly rate
   Stock Shipper	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-21
   Merchandiser	Merchandisers are employees working for a retail company. Merchandisers are mainly responsible for the store's products... Show more	$11-18
   Produce Clerk	Produce clerks are responsible for ensuring that the grocery store's fruits and vegetables are displayed orderly and pleasantly to the customers. They check to produce to guarantee that it is fresh and has no defects... Show more	$12-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Orders
   • Unload Trucks
   • DOT
   • Inventory Control

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide consultative sales utilizing an extensive knowledge of RF, industrial electronics, amateur radio, computer equipment and peripherals.
   • Provide consultative sales utilizing an extensive knowledge of RF, industrial electronics, amateur radio, computer equipment and peripherals.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, stock shippers' average salary in louisiana is 36% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level stock shippers 39% less than senior-level stock shippers.
   • Certifications. A stock shipper 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 stock shipper's salary.

   Average stock shipper salary

   $35,146yearly

   $16.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level stock shipper salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a stock shipper job description

   A stock shipper 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 shipper job description:

   Stock shipper job description example

   *SEASONAL OMNI ASSOCIATE- Stock/ Shipper Receiver *
   
   We're Hiring! Join Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands this holiday season as an OMNI Associate. Who wouldn't want to receive a 40% off employee discount this holiday season? On top of that, we have competitive pay and standardized holiday hours. Read more on the team and position below. Interested? Come visit or call our store. We'd love to meet you.
   
   *About the Team*
   
   Our mission is to enhance the quality of our customers' lives at home. We put the customer at the center of everything we do, every day. Our corporate values that guide our actions and decisions are our People First culture, customers, quality, shareholders, integrity, and corporate responsibility.
   
   *Responsibilities *
   * Fulfill customer online orders for Ship from Store (SFS) through efficient picking, packing and processing
   * Process incoming shipment to ensure product availability for order fulfillment
   * Build brand loyalty by getting product quickly to the customer and protecting purchases with proper packing
   
   *Physical Requirements*
   * Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
   * Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
   * Availability that aligns with the needs of the business (early morning and late night shifts are also available for these roles)
   * Comply with wellness protocols and maintain safety standards such as wellness checks, vaccination/testing status, face coverings, maintaining social distance and cleaning practices.
   
   *Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion *
   
   We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.
   
   _WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration_
   
   _This role is not eligible for relocation assistance._
   
   _Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer._
   
   *SEASONAL SELLING ASSOCIATE*
   
   We're Hiring! Join Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands this holiday season as a Selling Associate. Who wouldn't want to receive a 40% off employee discount this holiday season? On top of that, we have competitive pay and standardized holiday hours. Read more on the team and position below. Interested? Interested? Come visit or call our store. We'd love to meet you.
   
   *About the Team*
   
   Our mission is to enhance the quality of our customers' lives at home. We put the customer at the center of everything we do, every day. Our corporate values that guide our actions and decisions are our People First culture, customers, quality, shareholders, integrity, and corporate responsibility.
   
   *Responsibilities *
   * Provide sincere, friendly and energetic World-Class service and contribute to creating a festive in-store experience
   * Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity.
   * Share product knowledge, including features and benefits to sell our best-in-class products.
   * Accurately and efficiently perform register/POS transactions, promote loyalty programs and provide special services like gift wrap and curbside or in-store pick up
   * Help maintain visual displays and restock to keep product readily available to customers
   
   *Physical Requirements*
   * Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
   * Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
   * Availability that aligns with the needs of the business (early morning and late night shifts are also available for these roles)
   * Comply with wellness protocols and maintain safety standards such as wellness checks, vaccination/testing status, face coverings, maintaining social distance and cleaning practices
   
   *Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion *
   
   We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.
   
   _WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration_
   
   _This role is not eligible for relocation assistance._
   
   _Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer._
   
   Work Remotely
   * No
   
   Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
   
   Pay: $16.50 per hour
   
   Benefits:
   * Employee assistance program
   * Employee discount
   * Flexible schedule
   Schedule:
   * Day shift
   * Holidays
   * Monday to Friday
   * Night shift
   * Weekend availability
   
   Education:
   * High school or equivalent (Preferred)
   
   Experience:
   * Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
   
   Work Location: One location

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit stock shippers, 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 stock shipper

   Once you've decided on a perfect stock shipper 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 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 stock shipper. 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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