How to hire a warehouse assistant supervisor

How to hire a warehouse assistant supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step warehouse assistant supervisor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the warehouse assistant supervisor you need to hire. Certain warehouse assistant supervisor 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?

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   No

   A warehouse assistant supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, warehouse assistant supervisors 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of warehouse assistant supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Warehouse Assistant Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Warehouse Assistant Supervisor		$13-27
   Shipping Receiving Manager	A shipping receiving manager is responsible for overseeing the logistics of goods and supplies in a warehouse or retail setting. Most of the time, they must verify and handle all outgoing and incoming packages, monitor the inventory, evaluate staff progress, and keep track of the flow of operations, ensuring its accuracy and timeliness... Show more	$12-21
   Shipping Manager	A shipping manager is responsible for monitoring the shipment procedures of a distribution center, ensuring the quality and quantity of the merchandise before release to avoid delays and client conflicts. Shipping managers evaluate staff performance on their productivity in meeting timely deliveries and operational efficiency... Show more	$17-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Shipping Receiving
   • Production Lines
   • Safety Procedures
   • Pallet Jack
   • Inventory Control
   • Delivery Truck
   • Warehouse Operations
   • Customer Orders
   • Inventory Counts
   • Computer System
   • Warehouse Inventory
   • RF
   • Logistics
   • Cycle Counts

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage activities of 30 staff; follow all HAZMAT and MSDS regulations.
   • Train, Pick/Pack, StockingShipping/ ReceivingSetup, CloseForklift, RF scan guns
   • Select specialized orders with RF devices and supervise product loads/shipments for large appliance store customers.
   • Help supervise day-to-day operations while coordinating logistics of product delivery and keeping records of inbound and outbound inventory.
   • Train people and make sure shift run well.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, warehouse assistant supervisors' average salary in idaho is 37% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level warehouse assistant supervisors earn 51% less than senior-level warehouse assistant supervisors.
   • Certifications. A warehouse assistant supervisor 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 warehouse assistant supervisor's salary.

   Average warehouse assistant supervisor salary

   $40,755yearly

   $19.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level warehouse assistant supervisor salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a warehouse assistant supervisor job description

   A warehouse assistant supervisor 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 warehouse assistant supervisor job description:

   Warehouse assistant supervisor job description example

   Overview/Function: The Warehouse Assistant's role is to ensure customer orders are fulfilled. They act as the lead team member for handling shipping and receiving of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company products, ensuring incoming products and materials are efficiently stored in the correct location, pulling production preparation for delivery, and staging and loading product in accordance to company standards.
   Major Responsibilities:
   
   + Move product throughout the warehouse in an efficient, effective and safe manner.
   
   + Safely utilize material handling equipment (pallet jack, forklift, etc.).
   
   + Perform order fulfillment tasks (pulling product, builder orders, stocking trucks, rotation inventory, etc.).
   
   + Count and inspect product; ensure accurate reports. Help to resolve order discrepancies.
   
   + Assist with leadership/coaching of team members and act as point of contact when supervisor is unavailable.
   
   + Minimize damaged products.
   
   + Comply with all safety procedures. Maintain clean and orderly work area to ensure safety.
   
   + Ethical conduct is expected at all times.
   
   + Other duties as required.
   
   Experience & Qualifications:
   
   + High school diploma/GED.
   
   + Previous warehouse experience is helpful but not required.
   
   + Ability to read and follow directions and work orders.
   
   + Ability to follow all safety requirements/protocols.
   
   + Good team-player with ability to lead and help coach in place of supervisor.
   
   + Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations.
   
   + Positive, helpful attitude.
   
   + Some light computer experience is helpful.
   
   + Regular, consistent attendance is an essential job function.
   
   + Class A or Class B CDL is required.
   
   Additional:
   
   + This position is very active and requires the employee to frequently lift and/or move items up to 55 lbs. (Moving equipment and tools will be provided to reduce strains and injury.)
   
   + Standing, walking, twisting, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing will be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
   
   + The role is considered a safety sensitive position.
   
   + To accomplish their tasks, the position will work in a warehouse environment in which the temperate is unregulated and can be dependent upon outdoor temperatures.
   
   Note: No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required in this role. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
   
   To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer physical, drug screen, and random drug testing.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find warehouse assistant supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your warehouse assistant supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit warehouse assistant supervisor 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 warehouse assistant supervisors, 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 warehouse assistant supervisor

   Once you've selected the best warehouse assistant supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new warehouse assistant supervisor. 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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