How to hire a warehouse lead person

How to hire a warehouse lead person, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your warehouse lead person 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 lead person for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a warehouse lead person 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 warehouse lead person that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of warehouse lead person salaries for various roles:

   Type of Warehouse Lead Person	Description	Hourly rate
   Warehouse Lead Person	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$14-20
   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
   Receiving Lead	A Receiving Lead's job covers the direction and coordination of receiving and other warehouse processes under the established operating operations. Receiving leads provide the work assignments of their staff daily... Show more	$13-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Pallets
   • Order Sheets
   • Warehouse Person
   • Load Sheet
   • Route Trucks
   • Quality Standards
   • Warehouse Space
   • Math
   • Customer Service
   • OSHA
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Customer Orders
   • Basic Math
   • Cleanliness

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate a propane sit down forklift and order picker forklift.
   • Operate propane forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
   • Operate RF hand- hold scanner to scan parts into location.
   • Check and inspect work, assure team is under OSHA compliance.
   • Drive company vehicles (non CDL) to pick up product or deliver orders to customers.
   • Transport truck loads moving full pallets of product from the warehouse onto a trailer, and removing any return pallets/plastic flats.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, warehouse lead people' average salary in alabama is 27% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level warehouse lead people 26% less than senior-level warehouse lead people.
   • Certifications. A warehouse lead person 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 warehouse lead person's salary.

   Average warehouse lead person salary

   $36,561yearly

   $17.58 hourly rate

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   Entry-level warehouse lead person salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average warehouse lead person salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Hampshire	$45,743	$22
   2	Alaska	$45,101	$22
   3	Rhode Island	$44,940	$22
   4	New York	$44,041	$21
   5	Vermont	$43,459	$21
   6	Washington	$42,444	$20
   7	Minnesota	$41,461	$20
   8	Wisconsin	$41,157	$20
   9	Iowa	$40,727	$20
   10	North Dakota	$40,064	$19
   11	Indiana	$39,990	$19
   12	Maryland	$39,971	$19
   13	Oregon	$39,818	$19
   14	Utah	$39,248	$19
   15	Nebraska	$39,211	$19
   16	Colorado	$38,747	$19
   17	Nevada	$38,415	$18
   18	Oklahoma	$38,260	$18
   19	South Dakota	$38,062	$18
   20	Arizona	$37,626	$18

   Average warehouse lead person salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Smiths Group	$42,226	$20.30
   2	Foster Farms	$41,090	$19.75	7
   3	Schnitzer Steel	$40,177	$19.32
   4	Nabors Industries	$39,962	$19.21
   5	Canyon Ranch	$39,794	$19.13	1
   6	Reyes Holdings	$39,665	$19.07	63
   7	Mercedes-Benz USA	$39,459	$18.97	1
   8	Bimbo Bakeries	$39,432	$18.96
   9	Owens Corning	$39,380	$18.93	2
   10	NBCUniversal	$39,164	$18.83	3
   11	Nestlé	$39,161	$18.83	35
   12	Sierra Pacific Industries	$39,138	$18.82
   13	Baker Hughes	$39,056	$18.78	8
   14	MDU Resources	$39,056	$18.78
   15	Ecolab	$38,950	$18.73	1
   16	PepsiCo	$38,880	$18.69	33
   17	Post Holdings	$38,788	$18.65	26
   18	Cargill	$38,758	$18.63	35
   19	Wise Foods	$38,635	$18.57
   20	NorthWestern Energy	$38,389	$18.46	2

4. Writing a warehouse lead person job description

   A good warehouse lead person job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a warehouse lead person job description:

   Warehouse lead person job description example

   About Us
   
   The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
   
   No matter the brand, we're united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!
   
   Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
   
   We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
   
   Job Description
   Location(s)
   Ft. Myers - Hourly
   
   Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting warehouse lead people 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 lead person

   Once you've found the warehouse lead person 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.

   To prepare for the new warehouse lead person first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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