How to hire a warehouse selector

How to hire a warehouse selector, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   This list presents warehouse selector salaries for various positions.

   Type of Warehouse Selector	Description	Hourly rate
   Warehouse Selector	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$13-22
   Inventory Clerk	Inventory clerks or inventory control clerks manage and maintain all inventory coming in and out. They ensure that the items are stored and stocked in their proper places... Show more	$12-18
   Member Service Representative	A member service representative is responsible for providing customer service support to an organization. Member service representatives' duties include responding to customer's inquiries and complaints, developing effective sales pitches, processing customer's requests and orders, creating reports, developing recommendations to improve the operation's performance, and escalating high-level concerns... Show more	$10-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Work Ethic
   • Pallets
   • Electric Pallet Jack
   • Materials Handling
   • Warehouse Environment
   • Warehouse Equipment
   • Customer Orders
   • Safety Standards
   • Basic Math
   • Product Description
   • RF
   • Safety Procedures
   • Order Sheets
   • Select Product

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Retain as a cargo handler when DHL purchase the Exel organization.
   • Load cargo on to trailers pertaining to the correct airway bill.
   • Select orders from different slots and used vocollect headset and EPJ daily.
   • Receive cargo and scan items in to confirm it match the airway bills.
   • Job responsibilities are to select grocery items using Vocollect picking system at various locations using riding pallet jack.
   • Perform order picking and verification duties on the Schlumberger account in accordance with both Expeditors and customer policy and procedure.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your warehouse selector job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A warehouse selector 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 warehouse selector in South Carolina may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level warehouse selector usually earns less than a senior-level warehouse selector. Additionally, a warehouse selector 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 warehouse selector salary

   $37,781yearly

   $18.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level warehouse selector salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average warehouse selector salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Florida	$47,070	$23
   2	California	$43,760	$21
   3	Oregon	$43,312	$21
   4	New Jersey	$42,783	$21
   5	Utah	$42,173	$20
   6	Massachusetts	$41,986	$20
   7	Washington	$41,800	$20
   8	Oklahoma	$40,356	$19
   9	Michigan	$40,273	$19
   10	Colorado	$39,911	$19
   11	Pennsylvania	$39,715	$19
   12	New York	$39,633	$19
   13	Arizona	$39,354	$19
   14	Wisconsin	$39,078	$19
   15	Montana	$38,406	$18
   16	Ohio	$38,102	$18
   17	North Carolina	$37,785	$18
   18	Texas	$37,585	$18
   19	Indiana	$37,569	$18
   20	Illinois	$37,540	$18

   Average warehouse selector salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	United Natural Foods	$44,415	$21.35	24
   2	Ilitch Holdings	$42,879	$20.61
   3	Fresh Thyme	$42,399	$20.38	1
   4	Meijer	$42,029	$20.21	15
   5	Heinen's Grocery Store	$41,974	$20.18	2
   6	US Foods	$41,030	$19.73	240
   7	Vallarta Supermarkets	$40,607	$19.52
   8	Redner's Warehouse Markets	$40,583	$19.51
   9	C&S Wholesale Grocers	$40,417	$19.43	58
   10	Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32	$39,821	$19.14
   11	Target	$39,311	$18.90	27
   12	Kroger	$39,096	$18.80	79
   13	Preferred	$39,079	$18.79
   14	P&S Surgical Hospital	$38,966	$18.73
   15	Gordon Food Service	$38,389	$18.46	38
   16	Associated Wholesale Grocers	$38,224	$18.38
   17	Golden State Foods	$38,185	$18.36
   18	Delhaize America	$38,157	$18.34
   19	Northgate Gonzalez Markets	$37,935	$18.24
   20	Kellogg	$37,903	$18.22

4. Writing a warehouse selector job description

   A job description for a warehouse selector 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 selector job description:

   Warehouse selector job description example

   Warehouse Selector FULL-TIME
   $21/hr, plus $2000 new hire bonus, see details below The Selector picks products in a warehouse environment in order to assemble customer orders. Completed orders are placed on pallets or in totes and “staged” for loaders to wrap and load onto the trucks. Selectors operating power jacks and forklifts to pick products from three different climate areas (dry or ambient, cold, freezer) following work orders that are provided on paper or via a voice pick option (where available). The products selected may include full pick (cases), master pack (partial case), or unit picks (individual products). The Selectors must be able to maintain an expected work pace and meet minimum productivity guidelines. Duties include:
   - Operating powered industrial trucks (power jack and forklift) to maneuver through the warehouse to locate products for picking.
   - Selecting and loading products from warehouse storage onto pallets or trays the following work or pick order to prepare product loads for shipping to customer locations.
   - Inspecting products for quality assurance, including the integrity of packaging and visible signs of damage.
   - Applying knowledge of truck weight distribution and capabilities to plan, organize, and efficiently stage products for loading.
   - Handling manual wrap wand to wrap pallets.
   - Receiving work assignments from central control (via printout or voice pick where available)
   - Performing daily and pre-trip safety checks on all equipment.
   - Applying knowledge of product location to efficiently gather all products for route or load.
   - Utilizing pick hooks, 5th wheel hooks, and box cutters to retrieve products or maneuver trays.
   - Identifying pick type according to the work order to plan. DEN-01 WS-01
   Schedule
   Shift start: 4:00PM or 5:00PM
   Shift length: 8 hours
   Schedule: 5 days/8 hrs, OT can be required.
   Benefits
   Health, dental, vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) plan
   Qualifications
   Must pass drug screen (cannabis excluded) Must pass background check Can lift 50 lbs Must be at least 18+ years old Must have electric pallet jack experience working in a warehouse
   
   $2000 new hire incentive
   Paid in two installments (day 30 and day 90) About DPI Specialty Foods
   DPI Specialty Foods is the leader in the procurement and wholesale distribution of specialty food products acquired locally, nationally and worldwide.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with warehouse selector candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   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 selector

   Once you've selected the best warehouse selector 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.

   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.

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