How to hire a unit supply specialist

How to hire a unit supply specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step unit supply specialist hiring guide:

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

What does a unit supply specialist do?

Post a unit supply specialist job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the unit supply specialist you need to hire. Certain unit supply specialist 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

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a unit supply specialist 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 unit supply specialist that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of unit supply specialists.

   Type of Unit Supply Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Unit Supply Specialist	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-27
   Warehouse Worker	Warehouse workers are employees assigned to handle tasks inside the company's warehouse. They are in charge of managing the entry and exit of goods inside the warehouse, ensure that the inventory is up-to-date, and check the quality of the goods that are stored... Show more	$12-19
   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

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Stock Control
   • Combat
   • Organizational Maintenance
   • Control Weapons
   • Ammunition
   • Logistics Management
   • General Upkeep
   • Property Accountability
   • General Clerical Procedures
   • Inventory Control
   • Property Management
   • Inventory Management
   • PBUSE
   • Hand Trucks

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Dispatch vehicles, maintains dispatch records, trip tickets and records in logbooks, manage the GSA vehicle fleet of vehicles.
   • Experience with Microsoft office word, outlook, excel, and PowerPoint.
   • Provide critical training of personnel and brigade soldiers on usage of military policies, and basic knowledge of PBUSE programs.
   • Maintain records for outgoing and incoming stock through automation systems such as PBUSE, SAMS-1E, TPE planner, and ARMT.
   • Prepare and present inventory training using Microsoft PowerPoint.
   • Establish and maintain radio and digital communications during combat relate training scenarios.

   More unit supply specialist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your unit supply specialist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A unit supply specialist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a unit supply specialist in South Dakota may be lower than in Delaware, and an entry-level unit supply specialist usually earns less than a senior-level unit supply specialist. Additionally, a unit supply specialist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average unit supply specialist salary

   $37,906yearly

   $18.22 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level unit supply specialist salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average unit supply specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Pennsylvania	$53,754	$26
   2	Maryland	$50,987	$25
   3	California	$50,226	$24
   4	Florida	$47,786	$23
   5	Oregon	$47,000	$23
   6	New York	$43,804	$21
   7	Michigan	$41,906	$20
   8	Texas	$38,912	$19
   9	Minnesota	$38,846	$19
   10	Illinois	$38,746	$19
   11	Mississippi	$38,203	$18
   12	Wisconsin	$37,201	$18

   Average unit supply specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	A-dec	$69,606	$33.46
   2	Army National Guard	$41,405	$19.91
   3	University of Rochester	$40,972	$19.70	7
   4	New Hanover County	$40,346	$19.40
   5	Rosecrance	$38,892	$18.70	6
   6	Kaiser Permanente	$37,563	$18.06	15
   7	Texas Department of Transportation	$36,590	$17.59	22
   8	Hudson Group	$36,329	$17.47
   9	Learning Care Group	$35,174	$16.91
   10	Niagara Frontier Transit Metro System Inc	$34,431	$16.55
   11	Mercy Corps	$33,770	$16.24	2
   12	State of Arizona	$33,253	$15.99	1
   13	North Country School	$30,286	$14.56
   14	Elmhurst Memorial Hospital	$29,720	$14.29
   15	Edward Hospital & Health Services	$28,556	$13.73

4. Writing a unit supply specialist job description

   A job description for a unit supply specialist 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 unit supply specialist job description:

   Unit supply specialist job description example

   As a Unit Supply Specialist for the Army National Guard, you will ensure that your Unit and fellow Soldiers are well supplied and equipped for any mission.
   
   In this role, your keen eye and management ability will keep warehouse functions running smoothly. You will oversee the shipping, storage, and supply of Army National Guard equipment. This includes receiving, inspecting, invoicing, storing, and delivering supplies. You will: ensure that all documents are prepared and organized; maintain automated systems; secure and control weapons and ammunition; and schedule and provide maintenance for weapons.
   Issue and receive small arms. Secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas
   Schedule and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons
   Operate unit level computers
   
   Some of the Skills You'll Learn
   Procedures for handling medical and food supplies
   
   Helpful Skills
   Interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration and/or typing
   Ability to keep accurate records
   Enjoy physical work
   Interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment
   
   Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a stock control clerk, parts clerk, or storekeeper with factories, repair shops, department stores or government warehouses and stockrooms.
   
   Earn While You Learn
   Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
   
   Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Then you will attend eight weeks Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of six weeks of additional training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
   
   Benefits/Requirements
   
   Benefits
   Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
   Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
   
   Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
   
   Other Job Information
   
   Job Category: Supply and Logistics
   Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 stock forman manager chief shipping logistics supply chain

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit unit supply specialists, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 unit supply specialist

   Once you've decided on a perfect unit supply specialist 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 unit supply specialist. 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.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a unit supply specialist?