How to hire a feeder switchboard operator

How to hire a feeder switchboard operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your feeder switchboard operator 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 feeder switchboard operator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a feeder switchboard 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 feeder switchboard operator that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of feeder switchboard operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Feeder Switchboard Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Feeder Switchboard Operator		$11-22
   Machine Operator/Forklift Operator	A machine operator/forklift operator is responsible for operating industrial trucks to move merchandise around the warehouse facilities and other assigned areas. Machine operators/forklift operators also assist with inventory tasks by scanning orders and ensuring the correct merchandise for shipment... Show more	$12-18
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Quality Checks
   • Safety Rules
   • ISO
   • Press RUN
   • General Maintenance
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • RAN
   • Dryers
   • Assembly Line
   • Inventory Control
   • Machine Operation
   • UV
   • Load Paper
   • KBA

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
   • Make sure the dryer stay full of plywood to prevent the dryers from catching on fire.
   • Feed sheets of wood into the industrial size dryers making sure there are little to no gaps in between each sheet.
   • Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
   • Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your feeder switchboard operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A feeder switchboard operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, feeder switchboard operators' average salary in oklahoma is 45% less than in minnesota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level feeder switchboard operators earn 49% less than senior-level feeder switchboard operators.
   • Certifications. A feeder switchboard operator 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 feeder switchboard operator's salary.

   Average feeder switchboard operator salary

   $16.42hourly

   $34,156 yearly

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   Entry-level feeder switchboard operator salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a feeder switchboard operator job description

   A feeder switchboard operator 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 feeder switchboard operator job description:

   Feeder switchboard operator job description example

   Job Level: Hourly
   Job Type: Hourly Full Time
   

   Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

   
   

   Job Location: California, MO
   Job Type: Full-Time
   Shift(s) Available: 1st
   Compensation: $18.10/hr
   Sign On Bonus : $2,000

   Benefits

   • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
   • Health and Wellness Incentives
   • Paid Vacation and Holidays
   • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
   • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
   • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
   • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   • Tuition Reimbursement
   • Employee Discounts

   Principal Accountabilities

   • Using hand tools to perform maintenance on production machinery
   • Ensuring food safety and quality
   • Cleanliness and housekeeping
   • Operate equipment
   • Operating a computer
   • Record Keeping
   • Bagged ingredient handling
   • Assist maintenance as needed
   • Must be comfortable working at heights

   Required Qualifications

   • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
   • Must be 18 years or older
   • Ability to read, write, and speak English
   • Valid Driver’s License and ability to complete Smith System Defensive Driver Course

   Preferred Qualifications

   • Previous production/feed mill experience
   • Previous Cargill experience
   • Work history in the past 12 months

   Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

   
   

   Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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5. Post your job

   To find feeder switchboard operators 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 feeder switchboard operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level feeder switchboard operators 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 feeder switchboard operator job on Zippia to find and recruit feeder switchboard operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with feeder switchboard operator 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.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new feeder switchboard operator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the feeder switchboard operator 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new feeder switchboard operator. 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.

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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