How to hire a line up worker

How to hire a line up worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step line up worker hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your line up worker 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 line up worker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect line up worker 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 line up worker salaries for various roles:

   Type of Line Up Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Line Up Worker		$9-17
   Pack Out Operator	A pack out operator is a manufacturing or packaging operation employee responsible for the final packaging of goods prior to shipping. Pack out operators come in at the last stage of the manufacturing process to ensure readiness... Show more	$12-20
   Stacker	A stacker operates machines to fit lumber stacks. These machines include conveyer chains, mechanical hands, and rollers... Show more	$10-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Line Assembly
   • Pallet Jack
   • Safety Procedures
   • Production Process
   • Food Preparation
   • Safety Rules
   • Package Processing Equipment
   • Quality Checks
   • Quality Standards
   • Stack Boxes
   • Safety Standards
   • Product Quality
   • Safety Regulations
   • USDA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Pack product according to spreadsheets and run distributing lines while conducting computer operating codes for organization.
   • Work for a company name Grainger through Adecco assisting with a security detail during the pope's visit to Philadelphia.

   More line up worker duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the line up worker job description is a good way to get more applicants. A line up worker 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 a line up worker in Georgia may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level line up worker. Additionally, a line up worker with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average line up worker salary

   $13.40hourly

   $27,868 yearly

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   Entry-level line up worker salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average line up worker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Maine	$37,963	$18
   2	Minnesota	$35,280	$17
   3	New York	$34,715	$17
   4	Wisconsin	$33,183	$16
   5	Idaho	$32,805	$16
   6	Ohio	$31,151	$15
   7	California	$30,883	$15
   8	Virginia	$27,915	$13
   9	Tennessee	$26,780	$13
   10	Kentucky	$26,716	$13
   11	Nebraska	$26,126	$13
   12	Georgia	$25,557	$12
   13	Alabama	$25,489	$12
   14	Florida	$24,434	$12
   15	North Carolina	$24,306	$12

   Average line up worker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Frontier Communications	$75,205	$36.16
   2	AVANGRID	$73,697	$35.43
   3	Windstream	$70,989	$34.13	9
   4	Hawaiian Telcom	$69,899	$33.61
   5	National Grid plc	$60,937	$29.30	3
   6	On Target LLC	$55,935	$26.89
   7	Michelin	$49,596	$23.84	1
   8	Cincinnati Bell	$49,407	$23.75
   9	H.B. Fuller	$49,182	$23.65	1
   10	Post Holdings	$39,787	$19.13	21
   11	Dominion Energy	$38,194	$18.36	2
   12	Crescent Service	$36,951	$17.76
   13	Arkansas Electric Cooperative	$34,351	$16.51
   14	Hughes	$33,689	$16.20	2
   15	WestRock	$33,427	$16.07	9
   16	MeadWestvaco	$33,315	$16.02
   17	South Central Power	$32,265	$15.51	2
   18	Michael Foods	$30,769	$14.79
   19	Publix	$30,732	$14.78	28
   20	Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County	$30,680	$14.75

4. Writing a line up worker job description

   A line up worker 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a line up worker job description:

   Line up worker job description example

   Line Worker III
   Salary: $27.21 - $39.37 Per Hour / DOQ
   Position Type: Full-Time
   Close Date: Until Filled
   
   General Description: The purpose of this position within the organization is to perform technical work in the construction, maintenance, and emergency repair of overhead and underground electrical systems. This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
   
   Minimum Training and Experience:
   
   Graduation from high school or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in lineman training or related field. At least four years of supervisor experience is required. Requires four years in electrical distribution system construction and maintenance or closely related experience. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
   
   Special Certifications and Licenses:
   
   Commercial Driver's License (Class A)
   
   Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in high and low voltage overhead line construction, maintenance, and repair. Considerable knowledge of the principles of electricity as related to line work; knowledge of industrial and commercial services (120/208, 277/480, 2400/4160 and 14400/24940 volts.) Considerable knowledge of first-aid measures to be applied in the event of electrical shock. General knowledge of construction materials; ability to use and understand construction specification manuals. Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of adequate and necessary safety precautions. Skill in the use and care of line worker tools and equipment. Ability to lead a crew of skilled and unskilled subordinates. Ability to keep work records and to prepare reports of work performed. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills. Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job. Essential Job Functions: Performs technical work in the construction, maintenance, and emergency repair of overhead and underground electric systems. Supervises and participates in the work of line crews in the installation and repair of underground & overhead primary and secondary lines; the installation of services; the installation and repair of transformers and other electric system equipment; the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground lines. Assists in enforcing crew adherence to safety policies & procedures. Maintains electrical distribution system, performing such duties as changing crossarms, repairing transformers, setting replacing poles, changing lightning arrestors, changing insulators, etc. Maintains accurate and up-to-date maintenance, repair and customer records. Performs all work in compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, department policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety. Responds to trouble calls in a safe and timely manner; performs related technical work and reports work as required. Works in an environment with weather extremes to include hot, cold, rain, sleet, snow, wind, lightning, storms, arc flashes, etc. Works in traffic, confined spaces, etc. Pulls rotating call out duty. Readily available for emergency call-in work. Performs all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs. This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right line up worker 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 line up workers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit line up workers 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 line up worker job on Zippia to find and recruit line up worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting line up workers 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 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 line up worker

   Once you've selected the best line up worker candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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 line up worker 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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