How to hire a paper maker

How to hire a paper maker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step paper maker hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The paper maker 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a paper maker 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 paper maker that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of paper maker salaries for various roles:

   Type of Paper Maker	Description	Hourly rate
   Paper Maker		$11-20

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Clamp Truck
   • Bobcat
   • Rail Cars
   • RAN
   • Production Problems
   • Quality Products
   • Test Data
   • Fork Trucks
   • Recycle

   Responsibilities:

   • Recycle plant operator, fiber receiving operator, winder sort deck operator, shipping and receiving operator.
   • Set slitters on winder to dimensions set forth on job orders.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your paper maker job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A paper maker salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, paper makers' average salary in nevada is 43% less than in wisconsin.
   • Seniority. Entry-level paper makers earn 47% less than senior-level paper makers.
   • Certifications. A paper maker with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a paper maker's salary.

   Average paper maker salary

   $15.56hourly

   $32,359 yearly

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   Entry-level paper maker salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a paper maker job description

   A good paper maker job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a paper maker job description:

   Paper maker job description example

   Time Type: Full time
   Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
   
   Employee Type: Regular
   
   Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
   
   Type of Travel: Local
   
   Consider joining a winning team of professionals at CACI, Inc. We are addressing the most complex national security challenges confronting the United States today.
   
   Job Description: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A SECRET CLEARANCE!!
   
   CACI is looking for a Paper Maker to be part of an exciting and important mission. This position will provide an opportunity to obtain additional experience in a unique environment.
   
   What You'll Get to Do:
   
   * Apply your paper production process knowledge and experience
   * Handle and mix raw materials on a large scale to produce paper
   * Monitor and interpret paper production instrument gauges and dials
   * Meet production schedules and make adjustments or corrections to production machines as required
   * Use hands and arms to move and maneuver material and equipment using manual or motorized devices
   * Observe all safety and health rules while performing the duties
   
   Specific duties include:
   
   * Mix chemicals with water and pulp fibers following a specific recipe
   * Process the mixture through the dewatering, drying and finishing stages
   * Set up and monitor machine operations
   * Conduct quality control checks and handle raw materials and stock
   * Assist with finishing operations to convert, cut and package stock into a final form.
   
   You'll Bring These Qualifications:
   
   * Current Secret clearance
   * Applicable paper maker/mill operations experience
   
   What We Can Offer You:
   
   * We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
   * Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
   * We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
   * We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
   
   Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
   
   As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with paper maker candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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 paper maker

   Once you have selected a candidate for the paper maker 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.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new paper maker. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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