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What is a mill attendant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a mill attendant. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.68 an hour? That's $34,691 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 56,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMill AttendantUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $34,691

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.8

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.74%

Asian 2.74%

Black or African American 8.22%

Hispanic or Latino 18.44%

Unknown 3.79%

White 66.07%

Gender

female 15.15%

male 84.85%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
5.8

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.5

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a mill attendant

  1. Explore mill attendant education requirements

    Most common mill attendant degrees

    High School Diploma

    43.8 %

    Associate

    25.0 %

    Bachelor's

    18.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific mill attendant skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Guidelines100.00%
  3. Complete relevant mill attendant training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mill attendants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mill attendant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mill attendant resumes.
  4. Research mill attendant duties and responsibilities

    • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
    • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
    • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
  5. Apply for mill attendant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mill attendant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average mill attendant salary

The average mill attendant salary in the United States is $34,691 per year or $17 per hour. Mill attendant salaries range between $26,000 and $45,000 per year.

Average mill attendant salary
$34,691 Yearly
$16.68 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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