How to hire a mixing machine operator

How to hire a mixing machine operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a mixing machine operator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a mixing machine operator 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 a mixing machine operator that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of mixing machine operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Mixing Machine Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Mixing Machine Operator		$14-22
   Mixer	In general, a mixer prepares dry chemicals and raw materials and combines them for use in safety boot manufacturing. Mixers provide training to work with chemicals under the regulations set by OSHA... Show more	$12-20
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Quality Checks
   • Basic Math
   • Math
   • Product Quality
   • Safety Rules
   • Production Data
   • Mixers
   • Production Schedules
   • Lot Numbers
   • Batch Sheets
   • GMP
   • HACCP
   • Blend Ingredients
   • Machine Operation

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   Responsibilities:

   • Dump raw materials into the mixers; follow mix sequences to achieve designate temperatures.
   • Possess good math skills and mechanically incline.
   • Follow GMP procedures and maintain company standards.
   • Lift full pallets and load to get ship to warehouse.
   • Maintain a high level of sanitation and GMP's throughout the mixing department.
   • Consult regularly with QA and production manager about altering mixing times and amounts of ingredients

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, mixing machine operators' average salary in florida is 39% less than in minnesota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mixing machine operators 35% less than senior-level mixing machine operators.
   • Certifications. A mixing machine operator 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 mixing machine operator's salary.

   Average mixing machine operator salary

   $37,538yearly

   $18.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mixing machine operator salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average mixing machine operator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$48,920	$24
   2	Illinois	$45,564	$22
   3	Wisconsin	$41,859	$20
   4	Michigan	$41,289	$20
   5	Indiana	$40,630	$20
   6	Texas	$38,754	$19
   7	Pennsylvania	$35,768	$17
   8	North Carolina	$35,390	$17
   9	Tennessee	$33,621	$16
   10	Florida	$29,322	$14

   Average mixing machine operator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Nation Pizza	$48,493	$23.31
   2	Rich Products	$44,551	$21.42	9
   3	Hearthside Food Solutions	$44,127	$21.21
   4	Bernatello's Foods	$43,222	$20.78	1
   5	Pecan Deluxe Candy	$40,884	$19.66
   6	Woodland Foods	$37,927	$18.23
   7	Schwan's	$37,892	$18.22	49
   8	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	$37,596	$18.07
   9	Rise Baking	$37,169	$17.87	3
   10	Suez Water Inc	$37,169	$17.87
   11	Kelly Services	$34,833	$16.75	139
   12	Randstad North America, Inc.	$34,376	$16.53	8
   13	ManpowerGroup	$33,973	$16.33	145
   14	St. Cloud High School	$33,412	$16.06

4. Writing a mixing machine operator job description

   A mixing 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 mixing machine operator job description:

   Mixing machine operator job description example

   Job DescriptionPro Staff in Appleton has partnered with a local manufacturer in Neenah and we are looking to hire Productions workers to help produce supplements and other food products.
   NEW PAY RATE 8/29 $18/HR
   
   If you're looking for a chance to start a new career with a lab grade, food and supplement manufacturer, This is a great Opportunity, Family owned, growing, with an arsenal of new and exciting products going into production.
   
   The operator for our cooking and mixing rooms, will be responsible for mixing, loading and cooking, and unloading of products you'll be running a machine and will be expected to learn understand machine operations well enough to be able to make adjustments as you progress to help ensure quality and final results of the products.
   
   Machine operation experience is a + even if experience is not in food production
   
   This is a lab grade, food production facility that works with GMP standards.
   Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs 5-10 times a day.
   Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, push and Pull.
   Ability to work independently.
   
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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit mixing machine operators, 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.

   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 mixing machine operator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the mixing machine operator 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them 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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