How to hire a filler machine operator

How to hire a filler machine operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The filler machine operator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect filler machine operator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents filler machine operator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Filler Machine Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Filler Machine Operator		$12-19
   Packager	Packagers are skilled employees who place completed products into containers and prepare them for shipment by weighing and labeling each package. As the final checkpoints between buyer and manufacturer, packagers must ensure that items are in proper working order as well as discard defective items according to company procedures... Show more	$10-21
   Packaging Technician	A packaging technician is responsible for planning the packaging design of various products, creating attractive outputs by utilizing software tools and applications, and ensuring that the deliverables adhere to the product's features. Packaging technicians generate new designs according to market trends and public demands... Show more	$13-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • HMI
   • Defective Products
   • Production Equipment
   • Production Lines
   • Quality Checks
   • Package Goods
   • Product Weight
   • Safety Procedures
   • PPE
   • Filling Machine Operation
   • Lot Numbers
   • Machine Components
   • CIP

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain charting such as SPC, GVC, and MTR.
   • Experience with OKK, FADAL machines, FANUC controls, and NC programming.
   • Record downtime and reasons into PC.
   • Wear PPE when working in control manufacturing areas.
   • Used RF scanner to fill customer's orders.
   • Follow GMP's to maintain a sanitary and clean work environment

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, filler machine operators' average salary in wyoming is 47% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level filler machine operators earn 34% less than senior-level filler machine operators.
   • Certifications. A filler machine 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 filler machine operator's salary.

   Average filler machine operator salary

   $16.20hourly

   $33,705 yearly

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   Entry-level filler machine operator salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average filler machine operator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$40,429	$19
   2	California	$38,768	$19
   3	California	$38,633	$19
   4	Connecticut	$37,930	$18
   5	California	$37,351	$18
   6	Oregon	$37,307	$18
   7	California	$37,001	$18
   8	Utah	$34,946	$17
   9	Utah	$34,914	$17
   10	Maine	$34,781	$17
   11	Utah	$34,755	$17
   12	Pennsylvania	$34,100	$16
   13	New Hampshire	$33,849	$16
   14	Maryland	$33,614	$16
   15	South Carolina	$33,098	$16
   16	Michigan	$32,672	$16
   17	North Carolina	$32,429	$16
   18	North Carolina	$32,348	$16
   19	North Carolina	$32,330	$16
   20	Michigan	$32,305	$16

   Average filler machine operator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Reser's Fine Foods	$47,734	$22.95	6
   2	Dairy Farmers of America	$46,103	$22.16	124
   3	Nor-Cal Beverage Co.	$43,682	$21.00
   4	Suja Juice	$40,675	$19.56	3
   5	The Clorox Company	$39,823	$19.15	12
   6	PPG	$39,468	$18.98	2
   7	Blount Fine Foods	$35,674	$17.15	2
   8	F. Gavina And Sons, Inc.	$35,385	$17.01
   9	Guida's Dairy	$34,647	$16.66
   10	Kelly Services	$32,769	$15.75	114
   11	ManpowerGroup	$32,302	$15.53	129
   12	Express Employment Professionals International HQ	$32,279	$15.52
   13	Aerotek	$32,003	$15.39	370
   14	Adecco	$31,594	$15.19	357
   15	RESOURCE	$31,331	$15.06
   16	Trc Staffing Services	$27,741	$13.34

4. Writing a filler machine operator job description

   A filler machine 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 filler machine operator job description:

   Filler machine operator job description example

   **Position** : Machine Operator- Filler- 2nd Shift
   
   **Location** : Frederick, Maryland
   
   
   Prepares and maintains line equipment for running product that meets established production standards related to quality and productivity.
   
   Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   - Operator will follow GMP's at all times
   
   - Start-up inspection a. Inspect interior of filler bowl before AM sanitation
   
   - Using a sanitizing cloth, sanitize interior of cap hopper, cap chute and lid
   
   - If less than 24 hours down, complete AM Sanitation with Per Ox sanitizer d. After 24 hours down, operator will complete a modified wash e. Operator will call lab technician for pre-op testing
   
   - Cap hopper lid will remain closed when not in use
   
   - Cap hopper will be emptied daily - Operator will bring each product change over to the lab for testing, at this time the filler will remain off until lab gives approval
   
   - Operator will taste every product from their filler
   
   - Operator will check weights and codes every 30 minutes
   
   - Operator will accurately record all lot code information from caps
   
   - Operator will not allow product to sit on conveyor longer than 10 minutes without emptying product frommthe conveyor, caser and stacker and placing in cooler
   
   - Operator will keep cap bags twisted closed and box flaps down during production
   
   - Operator will dump all un-capped product that goes under rinser
   
   - No hand capping
   
   - Operator will keep a clean and safe work area during their shift
   
   -Operator will complete daily CIP Checklist after production is complete
   
   - Operator will remove their trash and put in dumpster daily
   
   - Operator will have 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 minute breaks
   
   - Operator will let management know if maintenance is needed so a work order can be written
   
   - Operator will help other operators for the remainder of their shift, after their filler responsibilities are complete
   
   - Operator will participate in cross-training on other filler
   
   Education and Experience
   
   - HighSchool Diploma or GED
   
   - Previous manufacturing experience

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5. Post your job

   To find the right filler machine operator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with filler machine operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit filler machine operators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with filler machine 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 filler machine operator

   Once you've found the filler machine 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.

   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 filler machine 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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