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What to bring to a warehouse job interview
Updated October 6, 2026
Warehouse and production jobs are among the most common in the Inland Empire, and many employers hire quickly, sometimes at a hiring event or within the same week. Being prepared can get you started sooner.
What to bring
- A photo ID.
- Documents that show you can work in the U.S. Employers must complete Form I-9 when they hire you, and many ask for these documents at hiring events or on your first day. See the list of acceptable documents.
- A copy of your resume, or a list of past jobs with dates, addresses and supervisor names so you can fill out applications quickly.
- Names and phone numbers for two or three references.
- A pen, and a charged phone in case you need to scan a code or complete an online assessment.
What to wear
Dress neat and practical: clean jeans or work pants, a plain shirt and closed-toe shoes. Some sites walk you through the warehouse floor, so skip sandals and anything loose that could catch on equipment. If the job requires safety shoes, ask whether the employer provides them or offers a voucher.
Questions you may be asked
- Can you lift the required weight repeatedly and stand or walk for a full shift?
- Which shifts can you work, including nights, weekends and overtime during the busy season?
- Have you used RF scanners, pallet jacks or forklifts? Forklift work usually requires certification, which some employers provide.
- Tell me about a time you had to meet a deadline or a quota.
- How will you get to work?
Questions to ask them
- What is the pay rate, how often is payday, and is there extra pay for night or weekend shifts?
- Is this a direct hire, or through a staffing agency? If it's temp-to-hire, how long until you could be hired on?
- What training will you get in the first week?
- How much overtime is expected during peak season?
After the interview
If they don't decide on the spot, ask when you should expect to hear back, and keep applying in the meantime. You can find warehouse, production and other jobs in Ontario, Riverside and Corona on Ronin 1 OpenBoard.