How to hire a plastic worker

How to hire a plastic worker, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a plastic worker, 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   A plastic worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, plastic workers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of plastic workers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Plastic Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Plastic Worker		$10-25
   Shop Worker	A shop worker may work in a wholesale or retail shop to provide customer service. They welcome guests, maintain their store's cleanliness, and ensure stock levels are maintained... Show more	$11-19

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Plastic Products

   Responsibilities:

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, plastic workers' average salary in arkansas is 44% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level plastic workers earn 60% less than senior-level plastic workers.
   • Certifications. A plastic worker 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 plastic worker's salary.

   Average plastic worker salary

   $16.23hourly

   $33,763 yearly

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   Entry-level plastic worker salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a plastic worker job description

   A plastic 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. Below, you can find an example of a plastic worker job description:

   Plastic worker job description example

   The primary function of this role is the installation of gas mains and services. Duties include, and not limited to the following: installing, fusing, purging and tapping of plastic and steel piping and materials, installing meter sets, locating underground company facilities, using small tools, hand drills and augering, hand digging with spade or shovel, and working in a gaseous atmosphere. May be required to perform tasks or duties associated with lower job levels.
   Employee must obtain qualification in all Operator Qualification tasks associated with the role.
   
   Job Responsibilities
   
   Established Essential Duties:
   
   + Installs gas mains and services per company policies and specifications.
   
   + Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
   
   + Uses leak detection equipment, pipe locating equipment, fusion equipment and tools.
   
   + Represents the company in all interactions with customers, government and regulatory officials in a courteous and professional manner.
   
   + Operates Company vehicles and equipment in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
   
   + Uses a variety of hand tools on a daily basis to complete work tasks.
   
   + Fuses, installs, purges and taps pressurized plastic pipe.
   
   + Taps and wraps pressurized steel main.
   
   + Uses power tools to install brackets and to construct and install meter sets.
   
   + Uses shovels and spades for hand digging.
   
   + Works on jobsites containing uneven surfaces and in varying weather conditions.
   
   + Works in a gaseous atmosphere.
   
   + Stocks and equips Company vehicles.
   
   + Adheres to the Company's Safety Manual daily.
   
   + Protects meter sets and piping from corrosion.
   
   + Works independently and in a group.
   
   + Available to work overtime as necessary to meet business requirements and flexibility in working shifts as required.
   
   Qualifications
   
   **Education, Certifications/Licenses:**
   
   Required:
   
   + High School diploma or GED
   
   + Valid Driver's License and pass Company driving tests
   
   Preferred:
   
   + Valid Class A CDL driver's license
   
   **Specific Skills & Knowledge:**
   
   Required:
   
   + Pass all required Operator Qualification certifications
   
   + Obtain valid Class A CDL driver's license
   
   + Meet DOT medical testing criteria
   
   + Maintain compliance with Pipeline Safety Drug and Alcohol testing program
   
   + Demonstrate ability to pass Plastic electrofusion and/or heat fusion certification
   
   + Demonstrate skills in operating construction equipment
   
   + Pass Company's Distribution Plastic Laborer certification test
   
   + Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
   
   + Join IBEW local Union
   
   Preferred:
   
   + Possess good work ethic
   
   + Be self-motivated, self starter
   
   + Able to comprehend and follow direction
   
   + Able to work in varying conditions (i.e., rough terrain, weather)
   
   + Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
   
   + Possess willingness to learn
   
   + Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
   
   + Possess knowledge of and background in construction
   
   + Possess knowledge of and background in gas construction, preferred
   
   + Able to communicate well with co-workers and customers
   
   + Possess experience operating large vehicles (over 20,000 lbs) and equipment
   
   + Possess experience working on construction sites
   
   + Possess good hand/eye coordination
   
   **Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:**
   
   + Must be able to physically walk, ascend and descend stairs and ladders, stoop, bend, kneel, enter and exit tap holes, ditches, and/or excavations, and lift and transport weight in excess of 50 pounds.
   
   + Have a keen sense of smell, hearing, vision and color identification.
   
   + Required to work in various weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.
   
   **Disclaimer:** This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
   
   **Southern Company Gas** provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage service.
   
   **Southern Company** (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with **46,000 megawatts** of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving **9 million customers through its subsidiaries** . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through **electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications** . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual _World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility_ rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.
   
   **Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.**
   
   **Job Field:** Construction
   
   **Job Type:** Standard
   
   **Primary Location:** Illinois-Northern Illinois-Crystal Lake
   
   **Operating Company:** Nicor Gas
   
   **Other Locations:** Illinois-Metro Chicago-Joliet, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Yorkville, Illinois-Northern Illinois-Rockford, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Des Plaines, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Glen Ellyn, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Elgin, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Glenwood, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Crestwood
   
   **Job Type:** Standard
   
   **Travel (Up to...):** Yes, 25 % of the Time
   
   **Union Covered:** Yes
   
   **Work Location(s):**
   
   300 West Terra Cotta (300CrystalLakeCODE)
   
   300 West Terra Cotta
   
   Crystal Lake, 60115
   
   Joliet - 3000 East Cass St. (3000JolietCODE)
   
   3000 East Cass St.
   
   Joliet, 60432
   
   Yorkville - 259 Commerical Dr. (259YorkvilleCODE)
   
   259 Commerical Dr.
   
   Yorkville, 60560
   
   Rockford - 4651 Linden Rd. (4651RockfordCODE)
   
   4651 Linden Rd.
   
   Rockford, 61109
   
   Des Plaines - 1665 Birchwood Ave. (1665DesPlainesCODE)
   
   1665 Birchwood Ave.
   
   Des Plaines, 60018
   
   Glen Ellyn - 90 N Finley Rd. (90GlenEllynCODE)
   
   90 N Finley Rd.
   
   Glen Ellyn, 60137
   
   Elgin - 1800 Big Timber Rd. (1800ElginCODE)
   
   1800 Big Timber Rd.
   
   Elgin, 60120
   
   Glenwood - 19199 Glenwood Chicago Heights Rd. (19199GlenwoodCODE)
   
   19199 Glenwood Chicago Heights Rd.
   
   Glenwood, 60425
   
   Crestwood - 4829 West 135th St. (4829CrestwoodCODE)
   
   4829 West 135th St.
   
   Crestwood, 60436
   

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting plastic 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 plastic worker

   Once you've decided on a perfect plastic worker 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.

   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 plastic 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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