How to hire a stockroom attendant

How to hire a stockroom attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step stockroom attendant hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your stockroom attendant 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 stockroom attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect stockroom attendant also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents stockroom attendant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Stockroom Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Stockroom Attendant	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
   Warehouse Clerk	A warehouse clerk is an employee responsible for the process of ordered goods while keeping the warehouse well-organized and clean. Warehouse clerks accept company products' deliveries, inspect them for any damages, and store them accordingly in the warehouse... Show more	$12-18
   Supply Clerk	A supply clerk works in a warehouse environment helping businesses maintain operations. Supply clerks' duties may vary from job to job... Show more	$11-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Entry
   • Purchase Orders
   • Sales Floor
   • Inventory Control
   • Safety Standards
   • Organic Chemistry
   • Part Numbers
   • Maximo
   • Customer Orders
   • Stock Materials
   • Production Floor
   • MRO
   • Lab Equipment
   • Production Lines

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   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate and manage shipping for complete pallets to different work sites internationally.
   • Expedite parts to proper location via forklift.
   • Stock, issue, and order tooling for robust CNC turning operation.
   • Monitor inventory levels in MRP Maximo to submit replenish items if stock is low or out of stock, receiving.
   • Perform analysis of logistics for equipment, personnel, and training on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialize tracking software.
   • Ensure accurate transactions utilizing the WMS to maintain inventory accuracy.

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3. Make a budget

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

   Average stockroom attendant salary

   $15.24hourly

   $31,696 yearly

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   Entry-level stockroom attendant salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

   Average stockroom attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$35,479	$17
   2	California	$31,715	$15
   3	Illinois	$30,977	$15
   4	Pennsylvania	$30,207	$15
   5	Kansas	$29,690	$14
   6	Tennessee	$29,229	$14

   Average stockroom attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Washington State University	$37,952	$18.25
   2	Eaton	$37,331	$17.95	4
   3	University of Washington	$36,818	$17.70	2
   4	PSEA	$33,910	$16.30	4
   5	Fairview Health Services	$33,678	$16.19	1
   6	The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory	$33,388	$16.05
   7	Blommer Chocolate	$32,854	$15.80
   8	Eastern Connecticut Health Network (echn)	$32,476	$15.61	2
   9	Sheridan	$32,403	$15.58	1
   10	Sonepar USA	$31,713	$15.25	62
   11	LECO	$31,712	$15.25
   12	Stoughton Trailers	$31,558	$15.17	1
   13	The Wood Company	$31,363	$15.08
   14	Card-Monroe	$31,152	$14.98
   15	Lindsay	$31,048	$14.93
   16	Randstad North America, Inc.	$31,044	$14.93
   17	The TJX Companies	$30,338	$14.59	1
   18	Bass Pro Shops	$29,943	$14.40	22
   19	HomeGoods	$29,622	$14.24	2
   20	R.M. Schulte & Associates	$29,445	$14.16

4. Writing a stockroom attendant job description

   A good stockroom attendant 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 stockroom attendant job description:

   Stockroom attendant job description example

   As an essential member of the Brightline Station Operations team, you will work behind the scenes to receive and store inventory, prepare food orders and deliver all items to the platform for loading on the train. Your professionalism and attention to detail will significantly and directly affect our guests' onboard experience.
   Essential Functions:
   
   * Warmly greet all guests you see on the platform or in the station.
   * Take pride in keeping your work area safe and sanitary and maintain the highest of hygiene standards.
   * Receive, document, and store deliveries ensuring proper food handling, rotation, and labeling.
   * Maintain the necessary temperature logs and check all equipment is in working order reporting any issues promptly.
   * Receive fulfillment details from the F&B leadership team and accurately document inventory.
   * Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and compliance to standards, requests, and maintenance or repairs in a timely manner.
   * Apply safe food handling practices at all times to ensure standards are met.
   * Clean service and work areas to adhere to Company health and hygiene standards.
   * Communicate with teammates for the timely and detailed transference of information.
   * We are a new business model - agile and evolving. This job description isn't meant to be a complete list of your qualifications or all the things you'll do.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   * You have previous experience in stockroom operations in retail, F&B, or hospitality settings.
   * You are a minimum of 18 years old.
   * You are safety-focused in your day-to-day life; ever-vigilant to inform and help others to stay safe in their environment.
   * You are able to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
   * Knowledge of the prevention of foodborne illnesses and health regulations is not required but a PLUS.
   
   Brightline Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Brightline Management, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with stockroom attendant 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 stockroom attendant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the stockroom attendant 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.

   To prepare for the new stockroom attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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