How to hire a warehouse coordinator

How to hire a warehouse coordinator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The warehouse coordinator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect warehouse coordinator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

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

   Type of Warehouse Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Warehouse Coordinator	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-19
   Shipping And Receiving Coordinator	A Shipping and Receiving Coordinator oversees the shipment and deliveries of products in a warehouse or organization. One must have an efficient organization, and communication skills as most of the duties include shipping and receiving merchandise and maintain accurate and proactive control of inventory... Show more	$12-18
   Inventory Control Coordinator	An inventory control coordinator is responsible for monitoring the adequacy of office inventory to ensure that the company has enough supplies to support the employees' needs for business operations. Inventory control coordinators manage supply chain systems, conduct inventory checks regularly, write inventory reports, create purchase requests, and file inventory documents on the database... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Shipping Receiving
   • Customer Service
   • Math
   • Warehouse Functions
   • Customer Orders
   • Warehouse Operations
   • WMS
   • Warehouse Equipment
   • Outbound Shipments
   • Logistics
   • Inventory Control
   • Outbound Freight
   • Cherry Pickers
   • Phone Calls

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   Responsibilities:

   • Test and pass an in-depth require ISO certification course.
   • Complete all legal formalities includes RMA, NCR and DMR.
   • Ensure safe work environment for other employees by adhering to OSHA safety standards.
   • Complete legal formalities such as NCR, DMR and RMA for quality collaborations.
   • Serve as OSHA compliance officer and safety inspector for field projects and materials warehouse.
   • Use lean concepts to impulse the efficiency of operational processes and effective use of WMS and other systems.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, warehouse coordinators' average salary in louisiana is 35% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level warehouse coordinators earn 34% less than senior-level warehouse coordinators.
   • Certifications. A warehouse coordinator 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 coordinator's salary.

   Average warehouse coordinator salary

   $16.39hourly

   $34,095 yearly

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   Entry-level warehouse coordinator salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average warehouse coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$40,378	$19
   2	New York	$37,657	$18
   3	Oregon	$37,416	$18
   4	Illinois	$37,062	$18
   5	Minnesota	$36,574	$18
   6	Indiana	$35,436	$17
   7	Colorado	$34,941	$17
   8	Massachusetts	$34,851	$17
   9	Pennsylvania	$34,425	$17
   10	North Carolina	$34,172	$16
   11	Missouri	$33,983	$16
   12	Utah	$33,675	$16
   13	Arizona	$33,643	$16
   14	Ohio	$33,530	$16
   15	Tennessee	$31,918	$15
   16	Texas	$31,587	$15
   17	Georgia	$28,991	$14
   18	Oklahoma	$28,913	$14
   19	Florida	$28,624	$14

   Average warehouse coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	United Natural Foods	$41,209	$19.81	17
   2	Marathon Petroleum	$40,492	$19.47
   3	Highliner Food Svc	$39,996	$19.23	1
   4	Dairy Farmers of America	$39,890	$19.18	46
   5	H.B. Fuller	$39,353	$18.92	4
   6	US Foods	$39,190	$18.84	287
   7	PepsiCo	$39,004	$18.75	54
   8	Nestlé	$38,989	$18.74	10
   9	Epiq	$38,553	$18.54
   10	Packsize	$38,450	$18.49
   11	Parexel International	$38,447	$18.48
   12	Greif	$38,253	$18.39	4
   13	Air Liquide	$38,179	$18.36
   14	Conn's	$37,876	$18.21
   15	Siemens	$37,740	$18.14	9
   16	TreeHouse Foods	$37,705	$18.13	9
   17	Halyard Health	$37,589	$18.07
   18	McLane	$37,526	$18.04	92
   19	Colonial Pipeline	$37,518	$18.04	2
   20	HCL Technologies	$37,484	$18.02

4. Writing a warehouse coordinator job description

   A job description for a warehouse coordinator 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 warehouse coordinator job description:

   Warehouse coordinator job description example

   The Warehouse Coordinator operates various pieces of equipment within the warehouse environment, including a forklift, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack, and the safe operation of a delivery truck. This position focuses on inventory management, accountability of purchase supplies and inventory, and safety. Warehouse Coordinators are responsible for loading and unloading trucks, processing incoming deliveries, and maintaining proper levels of products ready for use at any time by Print Operation and the Mail Center. Applicants should have at least 1 to 2 years of experience operating within a warehouse environment.
   Responsibilities
   Support the warehouse with day-to-day operations Loading and unloading trucks Driving route deliveries as necessary (Post Office and Vendor deliveries and Pick-ups) Maintain a clean warehouse and efficient workplace Perform other tasks within the scope of the role as necessary Perform Inventory tasks when required including daily, monthly, and yearend inventory processes.Process incoming packages: track and deliver to appropriate departments (FEDEX, UPS, and Outside Vendors) The Picking and Delivery of Internal Orders to Departments. (Paper Stock, envelopes, and other supplies as needed)
   
   Requirements
   This position requires long periods of standing and walking Bending and lifting are required Must be physically fit and able to safely and repeatedly lift, stack, pull, and carry heavy loads up to 50 lbs.Must possess a valid Driver's License, or the ability to obtain a valid Driver's License. 1-2 years of warehouse experience Hands-on experience using a forklift or electric pallet jack Team player, excellent customer service and communication skills Must be able to pass pre-employment Drug TestFast-paced, reliable, and detail-oriented Ability to work independently and multi-task Ability to use SAPHigh school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to read and understand written or verbal instructions, work specifications, and basic math
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right warehouse coordinator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with warehouse coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit warehouse coordinators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your warehouse coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit warehouse coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting warehouse coordinators 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.

   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 coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the warehouse coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the 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.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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