How to hire a store stock help

How to hire a store stock help, step by step

Here's a step-by-step store stock help 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 stock help job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new store stock help
• 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 stock help you need to hire. Certain store stock help roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a store stock help to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a store stock help that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of store stock helps.

   Type of Store Stock Help	Description	Hourly rate
   Store Stock Help	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
   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 Service
   • Stock Shelves
   • Unload Trucks
   • RAN
   • Sales Floor
   • Groceries
   • Customer Orders

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all lifting of goods efficiently and maintain store floor at all times and ensure cleanliness in same
   • Assist customers by bagging groceries and carrying purchases to their vehicles.
   • Help with extra tasks including stocking groceries and tidying store as requested.
   • Operate pallets to transport merchandise throughout departments.
   • Stock and maintain grocery inventory of Safeway storefront.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, store stock helps' average salary in louisiana is 34% less than in michigan.
   • Seniority. Entry-level store stock helps 31% less than senior-level store stock helps.
   • Certifications. A store stock help 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 store stock help's salary.

   Average store stock help salary

   $14.60hourly

   $30,369 yearly

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   Entry-level store stock help salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a store stock help job description

   A store stock help 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. Below, you can find an example of a store stock help job description:

   Store stock help job description example

   L&W Supply is a leading specialty distributor of drywall, ceiling tiles, steel framing and other building materials used by commercial and residential contractors. L&W Supply delivers the products and capabilities offered by a national distributor paired with the service and personal touch usually found only in a locally owned business.
   
   If you are a dependable and personable individual who is looking for a rewarding career with an established company, we want to hear from you! The Helper / Stocker provides delivery support to the L&W Supply branch location. In this role, you will assist with the safe and accurate handling of material from the warehouse to the delivery location.
   Specific duties may include:
   Following all applicable safety rules and procedures Accurately distribute and place all specified building materials as indicated on the order ticket Examines and records all material transported to and/or from the delivery site Verifies and records the quantity and type of building materials being handled Responsible for having the delivered product neatly placed and appearing as orderly and presentable as possible Cleaning up debris created by the delivery process and properly disposing of it before leaving the delivery site Operating a forklift safely and efficiently and being able to handle heavy and awkward loads Responsibilities may include assisting with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites and delivery functions including unloading and staging of product at jobsites as assigned
   
   Specific qualifications include:
   Knowledge in applicable building material products is preferred Ability to unload, transport and position all building materials as required Ability to follow all safe and applicable methods of transporting material from the delivery vehicle, by way of stairways, elevators and boom operations Ability to be trained and licensed/certified by L&W Supply to operate forklift equipment Ability to stand, climb, reach, bend, and twist throughout complete shift Ability to consistently lift and carry 115 lbs with assistance
   
   Benefits may include:
   Health, dental, and vision coverage Employer paid life insurance Flex spending 401(k) with generous company match Paid time off Paid holidays
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
   
   Pay Rate Information: $15/HR. Based On Experience and Qualifications

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right store stock help 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 store stock help job on Zippia to find and recruit store stock help candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit store stock helps, 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 store stock help

   Once you've decided on a perfect store stock help 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new store stock help. 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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