How to hire a box maker

Box maker hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring box makers in the United States:

HR departments typically spend 15% of their expenses on recruitment.
It usually takes about 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
It typically takes 36-42 days to fill a job opening.
The median cost to hire a box maker is $1,633.
Small businesses spend an average of $1,105 per box maker on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
There are currently 3,871 box makers in the US and 7,520 job openings.
Worcester, MA, has the highest demand for box makers, with 6 job openings.
Los Banos, CA has the highest concentration of box makers.

How to hire a box maker, step by step

To hire a box maker, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a box maker, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step box 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 box maker job description
Step 5: Post your job
Step 6: Interview candidates
Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new box maker
Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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Identify your hiring needs

Before you post your box maker job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a box maker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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

This list shows salaries for various types of box makers.

Type of Box Maker	Description	Hourly rate
Box Maker	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$10-23
Metal Fabricator	A metal fabricator manipulates metal for construction and manufacturing companies. They are required to cut, shape, position and align different metals... Show more	$13-23
Fabrication Technician	Fabrication technicians are skilled employees who are responsible for using specialized equipment to assemble components for a variety of products or finished products. These technicians are required to perform inspections on the tools and mechanical equipment as well as provide maintenance and repair... Show more	$12-22

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Assembly Line
- Pallet Jack
- Safety Procedures
- RAN
- Label Boxes
- PPE
- Production Process
- Production Lines
- RF
- Cardboard Boxes
Responsibilities:
- Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
- Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
Make a budget
Including a salary range in your box maker job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A box maker salary can vary based on several factors:
- Location. For example, box makers' average salary in north carolina is 39% less than in north dakota.
- Seniority. Entry-level box makers earn 54% less than senior-level box makers.
- Certifications. A box maker with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
- Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a box maker's salary.
Average box maker salary
$15.93hourly
$33,139 yearly
Entry-level box maker salary
$22,000 yearly salary
Updated December 24, 2025
Writing a box maker job description
A good box maker job description should include a few things:
- Summary of the role
- List of responsibilities
- Required skills and experience
Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a box maker job description:
Box maker job description example

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum of 1-3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

This job does not require any specific certificates, licenses, or registrations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high places; extreme cold; extreme heat; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate, therefore hearing protection is not required.

QUALITY

The employee understands the importance of food safety- Legality, Safety, Quality and Authenticity of the product. Any issues noticed or suspected are brought to the attention of management immediately.

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Post your job
To find box 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 box makers they would recommend.
- Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level box 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 box maker job on Zippia to find and recruit box maker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
- Use field-specific websites.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
To successfully recruit box makers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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.
Send a job offer and onboard your new box maker
Once you have selected a candidate for the box 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 equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.
After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new box maker. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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.)
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How much does it cost to hire a box maker?

Before you start to hire box makers, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire box makers pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $33,139 per year for a box maker, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for box makers in the US typically range between $10 and $23 an hour.

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