How to hire a sampler

How to hire a sampler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sampler hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the sampler you need to hire. Certain sampler roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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

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

   Type of Sampler	Description	Hourly rate
   Sampler	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$11-45
   Certified Welding Inspector	A certified welding inspector is primarily in charge of inspecting welding works, ensuring its' strength and quality. Their responsibilities also entail checking safety equipment and materials, understanding project requirements, testing welds to ensure it functions according to its purpose, and evaluating the daily operations of welders to ensure that they adhere to the safety standards and regulations while operating various tools and equipment... Show more	$14-34
   Receiving Inspector	Receiving associates are responsible for receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise in stockrooms. They check the quality and quantity of each product before stocking them... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Harvest
   • Wine
   • GPS
   • QA
   • Soil Samples
   • USDA
   • Water Samples
   • Lims
   • Safety Procedures
   • Sample Products
   • GMP
   • Customer Service
   • QC
   • Environmental Monitoring

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform LIMS Metadata entry into the LIMS software system.
   • Collect coal samples and run analysis on the product.
   • Wine sample server provide information on different types of wine.
   • Harvest crops, run experimental tests, and clean working area.
   • Assist FDA in identifying violations in storage, handeling and labeling produce.
   • Offer a few bottles of wine for customers to sample selections of products.

   More sampler duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sampler job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A sampler salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a sampler in Arkansas may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level sampler usually earns less than a senior-level sampler. Additionally, a sampler with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average sampler salary

   $48,319yearly

   $23.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sampler salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average sampler salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$78,441	$38
   2	Maryland	$62,039	$30
   3	Massachusetts	$58,868	$28
   4	Delaware	$55,307	$27
   5	California	$54,877	$26
   6	Virginia	$53,189	$26
   7	Arizona	$50,057	$24
   8	Pennsylvania	$49,810	$24
   9	Indiana	$47,585	$23
   10	South Dakota	$47,018	$23
   11	Washington	$45,898	$22
   12	Iowa	$44,602	$21
   13	Montana	$43,155	$21
   14	Missouri	$41,313	$20
   15	Utah	$40,032	$19
   16	Florida	$39,507	$19
   17	Texas	$38,470	$19
   18	Georgia	$34,805	$17

   Average sampler salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mérieux NutriSciences	$73,664	$35.42
   2	Miriam Hospital	$69,191	$33.26
   3	Life Care Centers of America	$64,528	$31.02
   4	Veolia Water Tech	$62,919	$30.25
   5	ICONMA	$56,270	$27.05
   6	Washington State University	$55,790	$26.82
   7	Pharmaceutical Product Development	$54,622	$26.26
   8	L'Oréal	$54,158	$26.04
   9	Eurofins	$52,296	$25.14
   10	TRADEBE TRANSPORTATION	$49,819	$23.95
   11	Mohawk Industries	$49,465	$23.78
   12	Glaxosmithkline	$49,449	$23.77
   13	CAMIN CARGO CONTROL	$49,164	$23.64
   14	E. & J. Gallo Winery	$48,763	$23.44
   15	Life Care Solutions	$47,610	$22.89
   16	Stew Leonard's	$46,103	$22.16
   17	ShopRite Supermarkets Inc.	$46,082	$22.15
   18	Sam's Club	$44,867	$21.57
   19	Village Super Market Inc.	$43,468	$20.90
   20	Veolia Environmental Services North America	$41,818	$20.10

4. Writing a sampler job description

   A sampler 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 sampler job description:

   Sampler job description example

   Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
   
   Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
   
   Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Sample Express Warehouse Associate to join our TEAM! The Sample Express Warehouse Associate will help with responsibilities such as managing samples inventory and create sample boards.
   Primary Objective: Maintains a sample inventory and ships samples to customers thereby maximizing sales representatives' time with customers. Major Function and Scope Processes daily orders for samples. Receives and puts away tile samples. Picks and prepares tile samples for shipment to customers, sales reps and SSC's. May assist Sample Express Specialist to create tile sample boards and ship samples. Advises supervisor when sample supplies are low. Assists in setting up sample work area, which includes building racking, shelves and creating labels. Keeps sample area clean and well organized. Maintains a safe working environment by obeying all safety rules as outlined in the Safety Program and by reporting all accidents, unsafe conditions and acts to Management. Performs other duties as required. Experience and Knowledge Required: High school diploma or equivalent experience; Certified Forklift Operator. No general warehouse experience required. Competencies: Excellent communication and customer service skills. Basic math and computer skills. Detail oriented, fluency in English, and safety conscious. Ability to work independently and solve problems.
   We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
   
   Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
   Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
   
   Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit samplers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 sampler

   Once you've selected the best sampler 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.

   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.

   To prepare for the new sampler 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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