How to hire a store receiving clerk

How to hire a store receiving clerk, step by step

Here's a step-by-step store receiving clerk hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the store receiving clerk you need to hire. Certain store receiving clerk roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A store receiving clerk's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, store receiving clerks 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 store receiving clerk salaries for various roles:

   Type of Store Receiving Clerk	Description	Hourly rate
   Store Receiving Clerk	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$10-17
   Shipping	When it comes to shipping, a worker is primarily in charge of processing deliveries while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. One of their responsibilities revolves around processing information, maintaining an accurate record of all transactions, inspecting goods, and organizing an efficient transport of goods... Show more	$12-18
   Clerk	Clerks are responsible for many of the general administrative tasks in the office. They are in charge of manning office telephone lines, managing incoming and outgoing mails, filing paperwork and other needed records, scheduling and documenting meetings, typing out documents when needed, disseminating memos and other official announcements, and keeping an inventory of office equipment and supplies... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Inquiries
   • Customer Service
   • Purchase Orders
   • Computer System
   • Delivery Truck
   • Inventory Control System

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in the daily managing of fresh product using the FIFO accounting principal.
   • Maintain clean and sanitary operating environment; responsible for maintaining cleanliness of receiving area including loading dock and trash areas.
   • Follow procedures for damage merchandise and UPC problems

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, store receiving clerks' average salary in montana is 43% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level store receiving clerks earn 39% less than senior-level store receiving clerks.
   • Certifications. A store receiving clerk 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 store receiving clerk's salary.

   Average store receiving clerk salary

   $13.60hourly

   $28,282 yearly

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   Entry-level store receiving clerk salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a store receiving clerk job description

   A job description for a store receiving clerk role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a store receiving clerk job description:

   Store receiving clerk job description example

   $21.3755 per hour

   Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a renowned healthcare provider located on Long Island, NY which offers a full continuum of services. The Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 460 bed facility providing services for short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, home care programs, an adult day health program, ventilator dependent care, palliative and hospice care, a new Memory Care Unit and on-site dialysis. The Gurwin Family of Services also includes the 201-apartment Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner assisted living community, and the Fountaingate Gardens independent living community on the Commack campus.

   Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full time, Stores and Receiving clerk/technician who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.

   Requirements include:

   • High school diploma or equivalency. Valid NYS Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record. Prior Stores & Receiving preferred
   • Lifting, bending squatting, pushing and pulling. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions.
   • Occasional holiday/weekend coverage is required.

   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

   • Receive and dispense all materials, supplies and equipment delivered to the Gurwin Center. Maintain inventory control inside the storeroom, in both of the oxygen tank storage rooms and on all Nursing floors, as required.
   • Responsible for all incoming deliveries received at the Gurwin Center, except for supplies ordered and delivered for the Dietary and Pharmacy Departments.
   • Maintain accurate delivery receipts.
   • Maintain accurate records for the storage of resident belongings.
   • Maintain inventory par levels on all Nursing Units.
   • Prepare and deliver all departmental requisitions.
   • Maintain oxygen room; delivery and monitor usage for each Nursing Unit.
   • Stock and rotate all supplies on storeroom shelves.
   • Maintain a clean and neat working environment; sweep and move pallets on appropriate days.
   • Keep all shelves neat with all box top flaps cut, all supplies kept in appropriate places as labeled.
   • Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when dealing with peers, and supervisors.
   • Assists in the transportation of residents, as appropriate.
   • Adheres to all aspects of Customer Service, some examples include the following:
   • Working together, showing empathy, courteous communication, respect for others.

   We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

   Benefits:

   • Medical Insurance
   • Dental insurance
   • Flexible spending account
   • Life insurance
   • Paid sick time
   • Paid time off
   • Tuition reimbursement
   • Vision insurance

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with store receiving clerk 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 store receiving clerk

   Once you have selected a candidate for the store receiving clerk 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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