How to hire a batch maker

How to hire a batch maker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step batch maker hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a batch maker to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a batch maker that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of batch makers.

   Type of Batch Maker	Description	Hourly rate
   Batch Maker	Food and tobacco processing workers operate equipment that mixes, cooks, or processes ingredients used in the manufacture of food and tobacco products.	$12-19
   Mixer Operator	A mixer operator deals with the blending of materials such as chemicals, tobacco, color pigments, liquids, and explosive ingredients. The tasks of a mixer operator include measuring ingredients and products to ensure they meet the stated requirements, tending to the machines used for mixing, and reading provided work orders to determine pertinent information... Show more	$13-21

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Basic Math
   • Safety Procedures
   • Math
   • GMP
   • Quality Checks
   • Batch Ticket
   • Quality Standards
   • Processing Equipment
   • Measure Materials
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Laboratory Analysis
   • Test Results
   • Safety Rules
   • PPE

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate numerous types of CIP systems.
   • Recognize and used PPE need to perform daily job functions.
   • Operate CIP process equipment in accordance with quality system procedures.
   • Partner with QA to maintain the product spec's and ensure food quality.
   • Maintain the accuracy of batch logs and keep up-to-date detail production records to comply with GMP.
   • Follow strict GMP rules and guidelines in properly sanitizing and maintaining all equipment used in making the products.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, batch makers' average salary in texas is 33% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level batch makers 34% less than senior-level batch makers.
   • Certifications. A batch maker 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 batch maker's salary.

   Average batch maker salary

   $16.25hourly

   $33,791 yearly

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   Entry-level batch maker salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average batch maker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Pennsylvania	$39,798	$19
   2	New Jersey	$37,915	$18
   3	Wisconsin	$37,829	$18
   4	Illinois	$36,874	$18
   5	California	$36,491	$18
   6	Ohio	$35,457	$17
   7	Kansas	$35,439	$17
   8	Massachusetts	$34,756	$17
   9	Rhode Island	$34,701	$17
   10	Michigan	$34,290	$16
   11	South Carolina	$32,314	$16
   12	Florida	$30,864	$15
   13	North Carolina	$30,186	$15
   14	Texas	$28,906	$14

   Average batch maker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	John B. Sanfilippo & Son	$47,254	$22.72	1
   2	PPG	$43,196	$20.77	1
   3	Benjamin Moore	$43,177	$20.76
   4	Kao Brands	$41,734	$20.06
   5	Hormel Foods	$40,310	$19.38
   6	Masco	$40,044	$19.25	2
   7	Henkel	$39,302	$18.90	7
   8	ITW	$38,135	$18.33	9
   9	Hentzen Coatings	$37,216	$17.89
   10	The Sage Group	$34,786	$16.72
   11	Nippon Suisan Kaisha	$34,506	$16.59
   12	Skills for Rhode Island's Future	$33,912	$16.30
   13	National Coatings & Supplies	$33,901	$16.30
   14	Function of Beauty	$33,732	$16.22
   15	Kelly Services	$32,550	$15.65
   16	Aerotek	$32,019	$15.39	22
   17	System One	$31,958	$15.36	1
   18	ManpowerGroup	$31,818	$15.30	14
   19	The Advance Group	$31,684	$15.23
   20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$31,580	$15.18

4. Writing a batch maker job description

   A job description for a batch maker 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 batch maker job description:

   Batch maker job description example

   Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
   
   Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
   Responsibilities:
   
   Read batch cards to determine product specifications, processing information, technical information.
   Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as: ingredients and lot numbers used, temperatures, mixing speeds, test results.
   Monitor and regulate gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing temperatures, mixing speeds, etc. to maintain product quality, and ensure safe and efficient operation.
   Operate and tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of food products such as edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, cooking Sherries, vinegars, cooking wines, etc.
   Patrol work area to detect leaks, equipment malfunctions, and to monitor operating conditions. Report any deficiencies to Production Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor.
   Examine product samples during production in order to evaluate necessary in-process testing requirements. Sample in-process products for the quality assurance laboratory for testing. Test samples of products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment. Document results in required log books and/or batch records. Report any deviations of results to the Quality Assurance Manager.
   Modify manufacturing directives with written authorization by the Quality Assurance Department by adjusting mixing time cycles and/or addition of ingredients.
   Responsible for having knowledge of transfer valves, pumps, etc. which transfers bulk product from manufacturing tanks to run tanks.
   Direct other workers who are assisting in the batch making processes.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
   Relevant Experience: Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
   Schedule: 11PM - 7:30AM
   
   Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

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5. Post your job

   To find batch makers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any batch makers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level batch makers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with batch maker 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 batch maker

   Once you have selected a candidate for the batch maker 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 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 batch maker first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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