How to hire a double surface operator

How to hire a double surface operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step double surface operator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the double surface operator you need to hire. Certain double surface operator 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 double surface operator 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 double surface operator that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of double surface operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Double Surface Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Double Surface Operator		$12-20
   Production Employee	In a manufacturing setting, a production employee is in charge of assembling and processing products, ensuring efficiency and timelines. Their responsibilities include adhering to guidelines and blueprints, monitoring the products for any defects or inconsistencies, operating machines and equipment, keeping an eye on the assembly line, and maintaining the cleanliness of work areas... Show more	$12-20
   Production Utility Worker	Professional utility workers have skills in customer service, safety procedures, and safety standards. Those in this career work to maintain a perpetually clean work area, comply with safety standards, inspect finished projects, repair and replace any broken equipment... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Rules
   • Grit
   • Hand Tools
   • End Loaders
   • Surface Mount Technology
   • Bobcat
   • PCB
   • RAN

   Responsibilities:

   • Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
   • Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
   • Experience with laminating, extrusion and multi-color printing.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, double surface operators' average salary in arkansas is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level double surface operators 42% less than senior-level double surface operators.
   • Certifications. A double surface operator 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 double surface operator's salary.

   Average double surface operator salary

   $15.92hourly

   $33,110 yearly

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   Entry-level double surface operator salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a double surface operator job description

   A good double surface operator 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 double surface operator job description:

   Double surface operator job description example

   • Monitor and ensure the reliability of various industrial plant equipment, including, but not limited to: belt conveyors, pumps, screw conveyors, product elevators and product screens
   • Ensure environmental requirements are maintained such as monitoring dust emissions, scrubber flow and pressure readings
   • Operate plant equipment, including, but not limited to: skid steers, bulldozers, front end loaders, etc.
   • Perform pre-shift inspections, as well as preventative maintenance and equipment clean up, to ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently, and report any safety hazards to appropriate personnel
   • Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas
   • Perform other duties as assigned

   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
   

   • High school diploma or GED
   • Valid Driver’s License
   • Minimum one (1) year general labor and/or industrial plant experience

   OPPORTUNITIES
   

   • Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance
   • 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match
   • Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules
   • Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepid’s career path programs

   SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
   12-14 hour work days, rotating shift schedule. Schedule subject to change.

   • Outdoors, in a non-temperature controlled environment, and subject to weather conditions
   • Exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
     Employees are required to wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
   

   • Standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping
   • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
   • Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, and potentially work at heights, perceive color differences
   • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and engage in strenuous physical activity

   A pre-placement physical and hair follicle drug test will be required for anyone selected for this opportunity. Placement into the position will not be made until the results are received and cleared by Intrepid.
   

   ABOUT US
   Intrepid is an entrepreneurial organization committed to developing unique and environmentally sound ways of extracting minerals of global importance to multiple industries. While our legacy potassium products hold a strong reputation in the agriculture and feed industries, the expansion of our water, brine and other solutions contributes to the oil and gas industries to support energy resources. This diversification of products and customers expands our growth and impact beyond yesterday’s needs. Working at Intrepid, you will experience the commitment, teamwork, and growth in every role and experience.

   We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right double surface operator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting double surface operators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 double surface operator

   Once you've found the double surface operator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   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.

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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