How to hire a hopper filler

How to hire a hopper filler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step hopper filler hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The hopper filler 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 hopper filler 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.

   Here's a comparison of hopper filler salaries for various roles:

   Type of Hopper Filler	Description	Hourly rate
   Hopper Filler	Hand laborers and material movers manually move freight, stock, or other materials. Others feed or remove material to and from machines, clean vehicles, pick up unwanted household goods, and pack materials for moving.	$10-19
   Feeder	Feeders work on machines inside a factory, "feeding" or loading raw ingredients for the product they are supposed to make. They are typically also responsible for unloading the finished products... Show more	$11-19
   Filler Operator	A filler operator works with the packaging end of a production line. The filler's task is to fill containers with the required number of products before packaging and shipping... Show more	$14-22

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Equipment
   • Jacks
   • Assembly Line

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in re-skidding improperly load pallets.
   • hood for iv admixture and bubble packing

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, hopper fillers' average salary in alabama is 44% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level hopper fillers 46% less than senior-level hopper fillers.
   • Certifications. A hopper filler 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 hopper filler's salary.

   Average hopper filler salary

   $14.62hourly

   $30,408 yearly

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   Entry-level hopper filler salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

4. Writing a hopper filler job description

   A job description for a hopper filler role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a hopper filler job description:

   Hopper filler job description example

   A Place to Build Your Future
   
   Hearthside Food Solutions, the food industry's largest contract manufacturer, has an opening for a Hopper Filler. If working in a fast-paced, world class food plant interests you, Hearthside may be an opportunity.
   
   We are one of the fastest growing food companies in the US; part of the new wave of American manufacturers and we are looking for quality people with the right stuff.
   
   Who We Are
   
   We are Hearthside Food Solutions, a new kind of food company, and the industry's largest contract manufacturer. You won't find our logo on store shelves, but our passion for quality and efficiency is evident in every product we make.
   
   The Hopper Filler has the accountability for verifying that bulk product is being used and supplied to the appropriate production line. This position has no supervisory authority.
   
   Weekly earning potential $970 depending on experience, overtime, etc.
   
   SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
   

   • Understand verbal and written instructions in English
   • Basic Math skills, Addition & Subtraction
   • Possess a high level of patience and composure
   • Ability to respond quickly
   • Ability to delegate and direct
   • Ability to handle several tasks concurrently
   • Ability to work well with a wide variety of people
   • Basic computer skills

   
   Job Type: Full-time
   
   Pay: $17.51 to 19.79 per hour
   
   Benefits:
   

   • 401(k)
   • Dental insurance
   • Health insurance
   • Paid time off
   • Referral program
   • Vision insurance

   
   Schedule:
   

   • 8 hour shift
   • Monday to Friday

   
   Experience:
   

   • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

   
   Shift availability:
   

   • Overnight Shift (Preferred) 10pm to 6am
   • Night Shift 2pm to 10pm
   • Day Shift 6am to 2pm

   
   
   Other details
   

   • Job Family Semi-skilled Labor
   • Pay Type Hourly

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right hopper filler 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 hopper filler job on Zippia to find and recruit hopper filler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit hopper fillers, 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.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new hopper filler

   Once you have selected a candidate for the hopper filler 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.

   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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