How to hire a warehouse attendant

How to hire a warehouse attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step warehouse attendant 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 attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new warehouse attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your warehouse attendant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a warehouse attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

   Type of Warehouse Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Warehouse Attendant	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-18
   Customer Service, Warehouse	A customer service warehouse is primarily in charge of providing customer support, mainly through calls and correspondence. Their responsibilities typically revolve around answering inquiries, addressing and troubleshooting problems, processing refunds, maintaining records of all transactions, and referring them to other services when necessary... Show more	$12-17
   Material Handler/Warehouse	A warehouse material handler is responsible for assisting warehouse operations, moving merchandise from one place to another, labeling products, performing quality check procedures, packaging goods, and loading and unloading items from distribution vehicles. Warehouse material handlers operate warehouse tools and equipment for production, as well as ensuring the adequacy of stock inventory needed for orders and deliveries... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Orders
   • Pallets
   • Hand Trucks
   • Warehouse Environment
   • Assembly Line
   • Stand-Up Forklift
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Safety Rules
   • Data Entry
   • Cleanliness
   • RF
   • Safety Procedures
   • Basic Math
   • Inventory Control

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Conduct warehouse operations, loaded/unload trucks and maintain warehouse cleanliness.
   • Use of pallet jack and dollies.
   • Handle hand tools, skids and dollies when necessary.
   • Support HVAC field technicians through pulling orders for the next day.
   • Deliver HVAC products and equipment to customer locations and job sites throughout Texas.
   • Operate SIMS on computer for shipping paper, looking up orders and making orders.

   More warehouse attendant duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, warehouse attendants' average salary in alabama is 27% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level warehouse attendants earn 31% less than senior-level warehouse attendants.
   • Certifications. A warehouse attendant 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 attendant's salary.

   Average warehouse attendant salary

   $15.91hourly

   $33,093 yearly

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   Entry-level warehouse attendant salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average warehouse attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$39,881	$19
   2	Rhode Island	$39,369	$19
   3	Washington	$39,078	$19
   4	Maine	$38,704	$19
   5	Massachusetts	$37,613	$18
   6	California	$37,548	$18
   7	Oregon	$37,373	$18
   8	Minnesota	$37,154	$18
   9	New Hampshire	$37,031	$18
   10	New York	$36,963	$18
   11	Colorado	$36,323	$17
   12	Pennsylvania	$35,672	$17
   13	Michigan	$35,454	$17
   14	Maryland	$35,442	$17
   15	Utah	$35,205	$17
   16	Illinois	$34,811	$17
   17	Arizona	$34,745	$17
   18	Florida	$34,535	$17
   19	Nebraska	$34,366	$17
   20	South Carolina	$34,307	$16

   Average warehouse attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Community Coffee	$38,955	$18.73	2
   2	Lamb Weston	$38,532	$18.52	4
   3	Cemex	$37,426	$17.99	1
   4	Wabtec Corporation	$36,605	$17.60	4
   5	Tenneco	$36,366	$17.48
   6	Ford Motor	$36,138	$17.37	16
   7	JBS USA	$35,996	$17.31	10
   8	Sycuan Casino Resort	$35,841	$17.23
   9	SWI	$35,641	$17.14	1
   10	Chumash Casino Resort	$34,915	$16.79	6
   11	Kinder Morgan	$34,758	$16.71	1
   12	Xylem	$34,606	$16.64	2
   13	Samuel Engineering	$34,189	$16.44
   14	Deli Express	$34,099	$16.39	5
   15	Southwire	$34,087	$16.39	2
   16	Ring's End	$34,041	$16.37
   17	Barnsco	$33,983	$16.34
   18	The Bicycle Hotel & Casino	$33,944	$16.32
   19	Bosch USA	$33,851	$16.27	15
   20	The Hill Group	$33,672	$16.19	1

4. Writing a warehouse attendant job description

   A warehouse attendant 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 warehouse attendant job description:

   Warehouse attendant job description example

   Receives, stocks, and distributes items across property accurately and efficiently.
   
   KEY JOB FUNCTIONS :
   Count, check, mark, and enter receiving information into the computer system. Maintain clean, safe, and efficient stocking and picking of all items stored in the warehouse including sweeping and mopping. Operate all warehouse delivery vehicles and forklifts in a safe and courteous manner. Deliver all items from the warehouse to its intended destination throughout property. Picks up and delivers any items from vendors or personnel on property as requested. Maintains compliance with the Indiana Gaming Commission regulations, property and company internal controls, department policies and procedures. Complete all proper documentation for delivery, pick up, and transfer of items ensuring receipt of the appropriate signatures. Assist in departmental inventory of all stocked items in the warehouse. Other duties as assigned.
   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
   
   A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid US driver's license. Must pass OSHA certification for material handling equipment and US DOT driver certification. Must be knowledgeable with the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office applications. Must be a team player. Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT :
   
   Must be able to work independently. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (minimum of four hours). Demonstrates a sense of urgency while performing tasks and meeting deadlines. Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the casino; from floor to floor either by stairways (minimum of 20 steps) or escalator. Must be able to lift, carry and/or push a minimum of 40 lbs and/or be able to assist lifting up to 150 lbs. Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, turn, push, pull, grasp objects and the manual dexterity to operate a computer and other necessary office equipment. Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondhand smoke, dust, loud noises and bright lights. Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
   Disclaimer
   This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find warehouse attendants 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 attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit warehouse attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting warehouse attendants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 warehouse attendant

   Once you've found the warehouse attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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 warehouse attendant. 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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