How to hire a work distributor

How to hire a work distributor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step work distributor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a work distributor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new work distributor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the work distributor you need to hire. Certain work distributor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect work distributor 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of work distributors.

   Type of Work Distributor	Description	Hourly rate
   Work Distributor	Hand laborers and material movers manually move freight, stock, or other materials. Others feed or remove material to and from machines, clean vehicles, pick up unwanted household goods, and pack materials for moving.	$12-18
   Package Handler	A package handler's primary duty is to place and load correct packages to delivery vehicles and review inventory upon shipments. Package handlers are responsible for analyzing product labels to make sure that the items are accurately processed... Show more	$12-19
   Can Handler	Can handlers or material handlers have various duties and responsibilities within an organization. These include maintaining production and product distribution, staging finished products, and delivering production supplies and materials... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Pallets
   • Pallet Jack
   • Customer Orders
   • OSHA
   • RF
   • Inventory Control
   • Taps
   • Unload Trucks
   • Clamp Truck
   • Cherry Pickers
   • Hand Trucks
   • Assembly Line
   • Computer System
   • RAN

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   Responsibilities:

   • Distribute production materials to designate locations on assembly lines observing the first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory control practice.
   • Use of forks, barrel, clamp and pull-pack attachments.
   • Handle and coordinate incoming and outgoing product and accessory equipment to and from freight forwarders and/or customer materials personnel.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, work distributors' average salary in new mexico is 33% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level work distributors earn 33% less than senior-level work distributors.
   • Certifications. A work distributor 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 work distributor's salary.

   Average work distributor salary

   $15.32hourly

   $31,865 yearly

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   Entry-level work distributor salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average work distributor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$38,437	$18
   2	Minnesota	$38,274	$18
   3	Oregon	$36,389	$17
   4	California	$35,833	$17
   5	Colorado	$34,269	$16
   6	Arizona	$33,144	$16
   7	Missouri	$31,926	$15
   8	Kansas	$31,483	$15
   9	Ohio	$30,957	$15
   10	Florida	$29,138	$14
   11	Georgia	$26,752	$13

   Average work distributor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Stericycle	$34,446	$16.56	8
   2	Amazon	$34,329	$16.50	17
   3	Perry's Ice Cream	$33,276	$16.00	1
   4	Eo Media Group	$33,090	$15.91
   5	City of Roseville Michigan	$32,759	$15.75
   6	LSG Sky Chefs	$32,274	$15.52
   7	The State of Oregon	$31,907	$15.34	1
   8	Primerica	$31,740	$15.26
   9	Bothwell Regional Health Center	$31,075	$14.94
   10	Kelly Services	$30,293	$14.56	103
   11	ManpowerGroup	$30,064	$14.45	166
   12	Adecco	$29,857	$14.35	1,090
   13	Automation Personnel Services	$29,740	$14.30	38
   14	Summa Health	$29,606	$14.23
   15	Lee Enterprises	$28,226	$13.57	2
   16	Tailored Brands	$26,442	$12.71

4. Writing a work distributor job description

   A job description for a work distributor 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 work distributor job description:

   Work distributor job description example

   Join Our Team
   
   Due to COVID-19, we have implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview candidates by phone or video conferencing. We are onboarding new employees both onsite and remotely. We value the safety of every member of our community.
   
   About this Position
   
   Job Description Summary
   
   The Distribution Worker 2 will work at the Primerica Printing & Distribution. The Printing & Distribution center is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
   
   The Distribution Worker fills and packs cost or non-cost orders for prompt shipment and collates printed material for distribution projects.
   
   Responsibilities & Qualifications
   
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
   High school diploma or equivalent business experience General knowledge of warehouse procedures Attention to detail ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPull cost or non-cost orders efficiently and satisfy daily production quotas.Ensure that all orders are pulled with accuracy and timeliness.Inform the Lead of any issues that arise in daily production.Prepare and replenish their daily box usage.Sweep and maintain standards of cleanliness in pulling area.Perform special project duties including hand-labor for collation and kit assembly.Assist in packing boxes if required.Perform any other duties in Distribution or Printing as required.
   
   FLSA status:This position is exempt (not eligible for over time):
   No
   
   Our Benefits:
   Day one health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off Life and disability insurance Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings AccountProfessional development Tuition reimbursement Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events
   
   It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
   
   At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right work distributor 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 work distributors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit work distributors 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.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with work distributor 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 work distributor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the work distributor 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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