Role-specific Warehouse Worker Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Tell us what do you consider is the most important aspect of warehouse work?

Accuracy of order is of the utmost importance. It is vital to pick the right order and ensure that it reaches the customer in a time efficient manner.

2. Tell me what is your biggest fear?

Don't try to sugarcoat the answer by listing something ambitious as a fear, unless you truly mean it (for example: I fear being a great leader) - Share your real fears but discuss how you would overcome them.

3. Tell me what do you know about The Warehouse? Why do you want to work for us?

I want to work for The Warehouse New Zealand Limited because I shop here all of the time. I love your product, and your company culture seems great too.

4. Tell me have you had any experience bar-coding and labeling boxes?

Yes. I am familiar with bar-coding procedures, protocols, and tools. I am also knowledgeable in labeling boxes according to their lot and item numbers.

5. Can you tell me what do you know about this company?

Research the company on Google by searching recent news (to remain current on them) and their website. Make sure you understand their products / services, vision, competitive differentiators, and work culture.

6. Can you explain me yourself in three words?

Pick three adjectives but then back up each with a real life story that demonstrates those characteristics.

7. Please explain what is the importance of teamwork in a warehouse environment?

Teamwork is extremely important in warehouses. This is because every outcome is dependent on the work of many people. If there is no coordination, deadlines cannot be met and customer satisfaction is affected.

8. Tell us how would you describe your experience as a warehouse worker?

The first word that comes to my mind is challenges. To many, it seems like a mundane job. In actuality, working as a warehouse worker makes one come across many problems in a day. Every day is a new day and every day brings more learning than the previous one. I have thoroughly enjoyed the past three years working in a warehouse.

9. Tell us how do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first?

I have a rule always to treat my customers how I would want treatment in a store or establishment. Customer service is vital to a company's success.

10. Tell us what do you feel you deserve to be paid?

Do your research before answering this question - first, consider what the market average is for this job. You can find that by searching on Google (title followed by salary) and glassdoor.com and other websites. Then, consider this - based on your work experience and previous results, are you above average, if yes, by what % increase from your pay today from your perspective? Also - make sure if you aim high you can back it up with facts and your previous results so that you can make a strong case.