How to hire an inspector packer

How to hire an inspector packer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step inspector packer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the inspector packer you need to hire. Certain inspector packer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an inspector packer 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 an inspector packer that fits the bill.

   This list presents inspector packer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Inspector Packer	Description	Hourly rate
   Inspector Packer	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.	$12-18
   Wrapper	A wrapper is defined as a program utilized in transmission control protocol to give a layer of security by stopping calls to computer services and identifying whether the service is permitted to execute. It provides the needed security against the hostname and host address imitation... Show more	$13-18
   Bagger	A bagger is responsible for packing the customers' items and assisting them in bringing it to their vehicles as needed. Typically, grocery stores and supermarkets employ baggers to assist in daily operations, especially during high-volume customer days... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Defective Products
   • Pallets
   • Safety Procedures
   • Quality Checks
   • Inspect Products
   • Quality Standards
   • Package Product
   • Pallet Jack
   • Assembly Line
   • GMP
   • Safety Standards
   • Safety Policies
   • Eye Coordination
   • Product Quality

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   Responsibilities:

   • Mark and labele containers, container tags, or dvds, using marking tools.
   • Pack orders that comes from an RF scanner.
   • Utilize RF scanners to produce labels for cases.
   • Measure, weigh, and count dvds and games.
   • Inspect syringes and vials of sodium to see if they are hospital quality.
   • Work in a fast pace environment, following MIOSHA, GMP, and safety guidelines.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the inspector packer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An inspector packer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an inspector packer in Mississippi may be lower than in Minnesota, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level inspector packer. Additionally, an inspector packer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average inspector packer salary

   $15.07hourly

   $31,345 yearly

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   Entry-level inspector packer salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 29, 2025

   Average inspector packer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$35,442	$17
   2	Illinois	$34,093	$16
   3	Wisconsin	$34,030	$16
   4	Maryland	$33,710	$16
   5	Ohio	$33,150	$16
   6	Iowa	$33,107	$16
   7	California	$33,002	$16
   8	Utah	$31,768	$15
   9	Idaho	$31,523	$15
   10	Pennsylvania	$31,092	$15
   11	Indiana	$30,994	$15
   12	Kansas	$29,845	$14
   13	North Carolina	$28,141	$14
   14	Texas	$26,161	$13
   15	Georgia	$24,915	$12
   16	Florida	$23,954	$12

   Average inspector packer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Jelly Belly	$38,563	$18.54
   2	Style Crest	$36,102	$17.36	2
   3	Amcor	$36,038	$17.33	37
   4	Sonoco	$35,309	$16.98	2
   5	Johns Manville	$35,200	$16.92	1
   6	Plastic Ingenuity	$34,298	$16.49	6
   7	Donaldson	$33,927	$16.31	16
   8	ICU Medical	$33,885	$16.29	6
   9	Technimark	$33,780	$16.24
   10	UFP Technologies	$33,116	$15.92
   11	The Next Level	$32,881	$15.81	1
   12	Liquibox	$32,768	$15.75
   13	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$32,649	$15.70	2
   14	Alpha Packaging Holdings Inc	$32,598	$15.67
   15	Flexco Floors	$32,341	$15.55
   16	TPI	$32,325	$15.54	5
   17	Saint-Gobain	$32,160	$15.46	3
   18	B. Braun Medical	$32,160	$15.46
   19	Greif	$32,138	$15.45	3
   20	Quality Packaging Specialists International	$31,595	$15.19

4. Writing an inspector packer job description

   A job description for an inspector packer 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 an inspector packer job description:

   Inspector packer job description example

   • 3rd Shift (9p-7a) or (11p-9a)

   Compensation:

   • $15.00 per hour

   The Inspector/Packer is responsible for :

   The primary function of the Inspector/Packer is inspecting and packing bags to maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards.

   Day-to-day, you can find yourself working on:

   • Ensure that quality standards are upheld and that any suspect or defective product is reported for review and decision.
   • Ensure that box/tote counts are accurate as per the bag specification.
   • Complete all documentation completely and accurately.

   Who you are:

   • Anyone, no experience required.
   • Punctual and motivated to do quality work.
   • Individual with a mindset on sustainability and want to work in a place with like-mindedness.

   Who we are:

   Liquibox is advancing a new era of sustainable performance, with an intensified commitment to minimizing environmental impact without sacrificing quality to deliver solutions that protect products and the world we live in. We have a global reach while maintaining a strong culture that unites our employees and values the contributions each individual brings to our organization.

   Together we will:

   Liquibox offers you a welcoming company culture, one oriented toward our values of sustainability, quality, partnership, and innovation. If you are someone who is always looking for ways to improve, learn more, and level up, you’ll be a great fit. Come be a part of a purpose-driven team that is creating a safer and more sustainable future!

   Liquibox Total Compensation :

   Compensation goes beyond the competitive pay. Below are just some of our many other offered benefits!

   • Benefits staring your 1st day: PTO accruals, paid holidays, and 401k eligibility with company match!
   • Full-time, direct hire, role with benefits beginning the fist of month following date of hire.
   • Full benefits include Medical, dental, vision, supplementary insurances, bonus, Employee Assistance Program.
   • Company paid policies: Life insurance, Short Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
   • Referral Bonus program.
   • Career Advancement Opportunities.

   Liquibox Commitment:

   Liquibox is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to join our team.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting inspector packers 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 inspector packer

   Once you've decided on a perfect inspector packer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   To prepare for the new inspector packer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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