How to hire a Stock Unloader

How to hire a stock unloader, step by step

Here's a step-by-step stock unloader hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The stock unloader 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 stock unloader's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, stock unloaders 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 stock unloader salaries for various positions.

   Type Of Stock Unloader	Description	Hourly Rate
   Stock Unloader	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.	$16-25
   Warehouseman	A warehouseman or warehouse worker is the person who assists with the inventory, shipping, and receiving of items in warehouses. Warehousemen receive and process incoming materials and stocks, along with picking and filling orders from the store... Show More	$14-20
   Material Handler	Material handlers are responsible for moving products, storing items, and managing supplies to proper shelf categories. A material handler also documents deliveries and ensures that all items for shipment are correct and free of any damage... Show More	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Pallets
   • Sales Floor
   • Store Shelves
   • Customer Service
   • Unload Trucks
   • Stock Shelves
   • General Merchandise
   • Stock Merchandise
   • Stock Room
   • Electric Pallet Jack
   • Delivery Truck
   • Unload Freight
   • Unload Trailers
   • Load Trucks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage equipment (e.g., conveyor) and materials (e.g., pallets, shrink wrapping), unloading receive merchandise.
   • Use RF scanner for items location.
   • Interpret price tag and UPC information.
   • Maintain back stock areas for groceries and replenish shelf supplies.
   • Interpret price tag and UPC information to ensure proper inventory management.
   • Used a variety of ways (hand, dollies, forklifts) to move receptacles to and from appropriate locations.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, stock unloaders' average salary in louisiana is 36% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level stock unloaders 37% less than senior-level stock unloaders.
   • Certifications. A stock unloader 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 stock unloader's salary.

   Average stock unloader salary

   $43,736yearly

   $21.03 hourly rate

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   Entry-level stock unloader salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 31, 2025

4. Writing a Stock Unloader Job Description

   A stock unloader 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 stock unloader job description:

   Stock Unloader job description example

   + Career Area Walmart Store Jobs
   
   + Job Function Walmart Store Jobs
   
   + Employment Type Full & Part Time
   
   + Position Type Hourly
   
   + Requisition 081819223SU
   
   What you'll do at
   
   Stocking, backroom, and receiving associates work to ensure customers can find all the items they have on their shopping list. Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving inventory in the backroom, unloading trucks, or helping customers while stocking shelves. From unloading trucks in the summer to filling ice cream in the freezer, this fast-paced job can be physically demanding.
   
   It's like being paid to go the gym!Duties and Responsibilities
   
   + Unload trucks
   
   + Sort products in the backroom
   
   + Stock products on shelves
   
   + Ensure aisles are neat and area is clean
   
   + Engage vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
   
   + Greet customers and answer their questions
   
   * For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please see the actual job description.
   
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   About Walmart
   
   At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
   
   Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right stock unloader for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting stock unloaders 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.

   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 stock unloader

   Once you've selected the best stock unloader 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them 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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