How to hire a blocker

Blocker hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring blockers in the United States:

In the United States, the median cost per hire a blocker is $1,633.
It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new blocker to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a blocker, step by step

To hire a blocker, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a blocker:

Here's a step-by-step blocker hiring guide:

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

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Identify your hiring needs

Before you start hiring a blocker, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

Determine employee vs contractor status

Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

A blocker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, blockers 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.

Here's a comparison of blocker salaries for various roles:

Type of Blocker	Description	Hourly rate
Blocker	Painting and coating workers paint and coat, often with machines, a wide range of products, including cars, jewelry, and ceramics.	$10-44
Cake Decorator	A cake decorator is responsible for designing cakes for special occasions, following the clients' specifications and special requests. Cake decorators directly communicate with the client for their orders, suggesting decorations based on the event's theme, and delivering the item securely... Show more	$10-20

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Volleyball
- Rail Cars
- Embroidery
- Computer System
Responsibilities:
- Operate the polishers and fixing the problems.
- Check and create color sheets for embroidery operators.
- Inspect and block various eyeglass lenses with alloy.
- Prepare project, including masking off windows and hardware, caulking, and clean up.
- Replace damage groceries and return items out of place.
Make a budget
Including a salary range in your blocker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A blocker can vary based on:
- Location. For example, blockers' average salary in wyoming is 56% less than in virginia.
- Seniority. Entry-level blockers 76% less than senior-level blockers.
- Certifications. A blocker 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 blocker's salary.
Average blocker salary
$46,185yearly
$22.20 hourly rate
Entry-level blocker salary
$22,000 yearly salary
Updated December 17, 2025
Writing a blocker job description
A blocker 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. Below, you can find an example of a blocker job description:
Blocker job description example
Seeking Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician for a Nocturnist position
Not-for-profit organization
Hospital Employed
Full-time permanent position
Inpatient setting
You will enjoy an excellent collegial environment with seasoned, well-respected providers.
Join 9 hospitalists
Block schedule 7on / 7off night shifts
7pm - 7am
Open ICU
Hospitalist can do procedures, but it is not a requirement.
There is a general surgery group who can do central lines and radiology does other procedures.
State of the art lab, and medical imaging services as well as a full spectrum of specialty consultants to assist you in providing care. We have active Clinical Documentation Improvement and Case Management teams to assist you in maximizing coding and in moving patients through the healthcare system in a safe and expedited manner. Our Med-Surg census averages about 70 patients per day.
Electronic Health Records: “ Meditech” serves as the information system in the hospital, eClinical Works (“ eCW”), with a Patient Portal in the ambulatory practice
Our philosophy is “ Patients First,” emphasizing safety and quality in patient care.
Compensation and Benefits
Hospital employed status
Excellent salary; guaranteed base with incentive package
Benefits include occurrence malpractice, individual and family health insurance, CME/professional dues, vacation and sick time, disability coverage, retirement plans, and more.
Relocation and Education Loan payments – negotiable
Community
Located in Columbia and Greene County, NY. This is the upper Hudson Valley region of Upstate New York, 2 hours north of NY City and 45 minutes south of Albany, NY.
The area offers the best in/outdoor activities year-round as well as an extensive array of cultural and artistic venues.
Requirements
BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician
NY license or ability to obtain

Post your job

To find blockers 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 blockers they would recommend.
Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level blockers 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:

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Interview candidates

Your first interview with blocker 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.

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.

Send a job offer and onboard your new blocker

Once you have selected a candidate for the blocker 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 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.

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.)

How much does it cost to hire a blocker?

Recruiting blockers involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

The median annual salary for blockers is $46,185 in the US. However, the cost of blocker hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a blocker for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $10 and $44 an hour.

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Updated December 17, 2025

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