Warehouse Restocker & Automation Guide
DIRECT ANSWER:
- How to Hire: Open the GO Recruit app on your in-game smartphone.
- Golden Rule on Timing: Do not hire workers in the first few levels. Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees walk very slowly and eat into slim profit margins. Wait until around Store Level 15–20 and hire Tier 3 or Tier 4 workers with Fast or Very Fast movement attributes.
- Storage Layout Rule: Place your warehouse storage shelves directly behind the corresponding sales floor shelves. Minimizing walking distance doubles restocking throughput.
1. Employee Speed Tiers & Recommendations
Employees have distinct wage-to-speed ratios:
| Employee Tier | Movement Speed | Restock Rate | Daily Wage | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (Starter) | Slow | ~1 item / 4s | Low ($50/day) | Skip (often fails to keep up) |
| Tier 2 | Normal | ~1 item / 3s | Moderate ($80/day) | Skip if possible |
| Tier 3 (Experienced) | Fast | ~1 item / 2s | $120/day | Recommended initial hire |
| Tier 4 (Master) | Very Fast | ~1 item / 1.2s | $180/day | Endgame essential |
Hiring one Tier 3 worker outperforms two Tier 1 workers because worker collisions in doorways are eliminated and walking overhead is halved.
2. Setting Up the Automation Workflow
Follow this 4-step sequence to achieve hands-free inventory:
- Tag Storage Racks: Place Storage Shelves in the back room. Put at least one box of every product you sell on the storage racks so the slot is reserved.
- Assign Job Roles: In the GO Recruit employee manager, toggle their assignment to Restocker.
- Pre-Open Restocking: Restockers will start working immediately upon opening or when tasked before opening hours. Allow them to fill shelves from storage before unlocking the front door.
- Bulk Deliveries: Order your restock inventory in bulk at 08:00. Carry delivery boxes into the storage room; workers will handle moving products from storage racks to sales shelves.
3. Floor Plan Optimization Tip
Workers pathfind using the shortest line of sight. Avoid creating mazes with long table rows. Leave a wide central aisle (at least 2 tile widths) between the storage room door and the main sales floor racks to prevent pathing stutter.
4. Summary & Verification
- Tested on: Version 0.40+ on PC / Steam.
- Key Takeaway: Hire Tier 3+ workers once daily profits exceed $800, and keep storage racks right behind the showroom to automate 100% of physical stocking.