How to hire a warehouse stocker

How to hire a warehouse stocker, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   This list presents warehouse stocker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Warehouse Stocker	Description	Hourly rate
   Warehouse Stocker	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
   Stocker	Stockers are responsible for displaying items for sale in the store. They manage the shelves and ensure that items are on display at all times... Show more	$11-17
   Warehouse Technician	A warehouse technician is responsible for monitoring the incoming and outgoing goods and services in the warehouse or distribution centers. Warehouse technicians verify shipment details, assist with packaging items, move merchandise to storage areas, inspect the quality of items for release, and escalate defective products for immediate replacement... Show more	$13-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Floor
   • Stock Merchandise
   • Pallets
   • Electric Pallet Jack
   • Safety Regulations
   • Shipping Receiving
   • RF
   • Load Trucks
   • Store Merchandise
   • Safety Procedures
   • Delivery Truck
   • Safety Rules
   • Hand Trucks
   • Customer Orders

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   Responsibilities:

   • Use RF scanner to scan boxes to be return to their right location.
   • Use RF scanner to handle inventory controls and ensure a constant supply of merchandise for pickers.
   • Stage completed pallets in designate area.
   • Perform analysis of logistics for equipment, personnel, and training on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialize tracking software.
   • Assist customers with picking groceries in the absence of other staff.
   • Run a lift in freezer to select order groceries for delivery.

   More warehouse stocker duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the warehouse stocker job description is a good way to get more applicants. A warehouse stocker salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a warehouse stocker in Virginia may be lower than in Minnesota, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level warehouse stocker. Additionally, a warehouse stocker with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average warehouse stocker salary

   $15.33hourly

   $31,896 yearly

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   Entry-level warehouse stocker salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

   Average warehouse stocker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$34,681	$17
   2	California	$33,466	$16
   3	Rhode Island	$33,366	$16
   4	Pennsylvania	$32,140	$15
   5	Indiana	$32,124	$15
   6	Colorado	$31,918	$15
   7	Wisconsin	$31,899	$15
   8	Ohio	$31,595	$15
   9	Illinois	$31,373	$15
   10	Missouri	$31,221	$15
   11	Mississippi	$30,986	$15
   12	Michigan	$30,860	$15
   13	Utah	$30,629	$15
   14	Arizona	$30,463	$15
   15	Kentucky	$29,310	$14
   16	Kansas	$29,217	$14
   17	Tennessee	$29,074	$14
   18	North Carolina	$28,987	$14
   19	Virginia	$28,787	$14
   20	Alabama	$28,765	$14

   Average warehouse stocker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Chewy	$36,304	$17.45	11
   2	United Natural Foods	$36,235	$17.42	24
   3	Staples	$35,713	$17.17	69
   4	ALDI USA	$33,902	$16.30	53
   5	McLane	$33,717	$16.21	91
   6	CVS Health	$33,665	$16.19	75
   7	Kimball Midwest	$33,619	$16.16	5
   8	Oriental Trading	$33,614	$16.16
   9	Premier Beauty Supply	$33,249	$15.99
   10	IWC	$32,976	$15.85
   11	Wise Foods	$32,580	$15.66
   12	Core-Mark International	$32,372	$15.56
   13	Copper State Bolt & Nut	$32,316	$15.54	2
   14	KeHE	$32,288	$15.52	31
   15	Advance Holding Corporation	$32,282	$15.52	15
   16	US LBM	$32,282	$15.52	31
   17	Genuine Parts	$32,218	$15.49	63
   18	Coastal Pacific Food Distributors	$32,176	$15.47	1
   19	Northern Tool + Equipment	$32,175	$15.47	22
   20	The Chefs' Warehouse	$32,123	$15.44	28

4. Writing a warehouse stocker job description

   A warehouse stocker 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 stocker job description:

   Warehouse stocker job description example

   Earn up to $16.75 per hour depending on shift Join #TeamCVS and play an important part in delivering the kind of service that keeps our customers coming back to CVS Pharmacy. You'll work with other dedicated individuals in a fast-paced warehouse environment that inspires you to grow your skills and advance your career.As a RX stocker: You will stock cases of pharmacy merchandise onto shelves for RX order selectors. You will be responsible for maintaining high levels of accuracy and performance to meet the needs of store orders while utilizing safe work practices. You may work in other areas or functions of the warehouse, as needed.Benefits• 401 (k) match• Insurance packages available• Stock purchase program• Store discounts• Paid breaks• Paid time off• Paid holidays• Growth opportunities
   Pay Range
   
   The typical pay range for this role is:
   
   Minimum: 16
   
   Maximum: 16
   
   Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.
   
   Required Qualifications
   
   • Must be at least 18 years of age• Able to lift 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally as a team lift• Able to work overtime
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   Previous warehouse experience
   
   Education
   
   High school diploma or equivalent required
   
   Business Overview
   
   At CVS Health, we are joined in a common purpose: helping people on their path to better health. We are working to transform health care through innovations that make quality care more accessible, easier to use, less expensive and patient-focused. Working together and organizing around the individual, we are pioneering a new approach to total health that puts people at the heart.
   
   We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting warehouse stockers 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. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 stocker

   Once you have selected a candidate for the warehouse stocker 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 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 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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