How to hire a storekeeper

How to hire a storekeeper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step storekeeper hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

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

   Type of Storekeeper	Description	Hourly rate
   Storekeeper	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$11-20
   Supply Technician	In a warehouse setting, a supply technician is responsible for handling all the incoming and outgoing products, ensuring accuracy in inventory and logistics. Most of the time, they are in charge of maintaining and keeping records, loading and unloading shipments and deliveries, verifying invoices, and processing documents... Show more	$12-24
   Warehouse Coordinator	A warehouse coordinator is responsible for monitoring the supply and distribution operations of a warehouse, loading and unloading merchandise from the delivery trucks, and storing items appropriately on the facility. Warehouse coordinators assist in packing and labeling items, pulling out products from delivery, and ensuring the correct quantity and quality of the items before release... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Pallets
   • Data Entry
   • Inventory Control
   • Cleanliness
   • Purchase Orders
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Pallet Jack
   • Computer System
   • Customer Orders
   • OSHA
   • Safety Regulations
   • Office Equipment
   • Warehouse Operations

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all supply actions and weapon readiness for deployment and redeployment to CONUS station.
   • Update sonic, manual files, and relay all pertinent info to leads, supervisors and AOG.
   • Do require HACCP temperature checks.
   • Work in excel, word, PowerPoint.
   • Perform weekly MRP for MRO and Non-MRO inventory.
   • Assemble various types of radar trailers, portable dollies.

   More storekeeper duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, storekeepers' average salary in florida is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level storekeepers 43% less than senior-level storekeepers.
   • Certifications. A storekeeper 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 storekeeper's salary.

   Average storekeeper salary

   $15.54hourly

   $32,329 yearly

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   Entry-level storekeeper salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average storekeeper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$44,238	$21
   2	Massachusetts	$41,961	$20
   3	New Jersey	$40,651	$20
   4	Michigan	$39,548	$19
   5	Illinois	$37,813	$18
   6	Idaho	$36,364	$17
   7	Pennsylvania	$36,285	$17
   8	Arizona	$35,687	$17
   9	New York	$34,981	$17
   10	Maryland	$34,588	$17
   11	Colorado	$33,988	$16
   12	South Dakota	$33,565	$16
   13	Iowa	$32,876	$16
   14	Utah	$32,673	$16
   15	Kansas	$31,346	$15
   16	Virginia	$31,118	$15
   17	Texas	$30,972	$15
   18	Ohio	$30,907	$15
   19	Missouri	$29,297	$14
   20	Georgia	$28,474	$14

   Average storekeeper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	UGI	$58,407	$28.08
   2	University of Massachusetts Boston	$55,509	$26.69
   3	Schlumberger	$47,453	$22.81	4
   4	University of California-Berkeley	$46,410	$22.31
   5	UC Merced	$43,605	$20.96
   6	Raytheon Technologies	$42,775	$20.56	6
   7	UMass Lowell	$42,089	$20.24
   8	Wayne County, Michigan	$41,670	$20.03	1
   9	University of California	$40,680	$19.56	2
   10	UC Santa Barbara	$39,731	$19.10
   11	Covanta	$39,708	$19.09
   12	State Bar of Michigan	$38,135	$18.33	1
   13	PSEG	$37,529	$18.04
   14	CenterPoint Energy	$37,447	$18.00
   15	Brunswick	$37,408	$17.98	18
   16	State Of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission	$36,946	$17.76
   17	The University of Kansas Health System	$36,520	$17.56	1
   18	State of Nevada Employees' Association Inc	$36,267	$17.44	5
   19	City of Dallas Employees	$35,942	$17.28
   20	City of Atlanta	$35,742	$17.18

4. Writing a storekeeper job description

   A storekeeper 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 storekeeper job description:

   Storekeeper job description example

   Job DescriptionCLASS CONCEPT:
   The full performance level class works under general supervision & requires working knowledge of inventory control & agency storeroom or warehouse procedures in order to receive & distribute stock & supplies in a one- person storeroom or in a large central warehouse &/or to operate pharmaceutical repackaging equipment.
   
   JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job- related duties as assigned.)
   " Receives & distributes stock, supplies &/or equipment in one- person storeroom (i.e., storeroom with no other employees, including supervisory personnel) or in large central warehouse, reviews invoices, purchase order codes &/or packing slips to ensure correctness of items & to ensure accurate quantities delivered, inspects stock for damage & expiration date if applicable, unloads stock, fills orders, delivers stock & stores appropriately.
   
   " Inventories & orders supplies &/or equipment; completes inventory & other related records; rotates stock for efficient storage; moves furniture, processes in-coming &/or out-going mail; cleans & organizes storeroom; photocopies material; operates forklift &/or other equipment to move & store stock or equipment; checks other warehouse personnel's orders for correctness, packages drug orders after inspection & places completed orders in proper location for delivery to customers; operates pharmaceutical repackaging equipment to count fill, package, cap &/or label medication bottles &/or packages; maintains repackaging equipment & maintains records of lot numbers & expiration dates.
   
   MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
   Knowledge of inventory control; agency storeroom or warehouse procedures*; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages; OSHA &/or other applicable safety standards & practices*. Skill in operation of equipment (e.g., pharmaceutical repackaging, forklift) *. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions (e.g., chemical storage) & take appropriate action; sort items into categories according to established methods; complete forms accurately; work alone on most tasks; lift up to 60 lbs. of stock or equipment repeatedly. (*) Developed after employment.
   
   MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
   Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions & percentages; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in inventory control. In addition, employees working in a drug central warehouse or storeroom must pass security screen. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
   
   TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
   Not applicable.
   
   UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
   May be exposed to extreme temperatures while working in cold storage or outdoors.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit storekeepers, 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 storekeeper

   Once you've decided on a perfect storekeeper 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new storekeeper. 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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