How to hire an under seal operator

How to hire an under seal operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step under seal operator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an under seal 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 an under seal operator that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of under seal operator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Under Seal Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Under Seal Operator		$12-19
   Packager	Packagers are skilled employees who place completed products into containers and prepare them for shipment by weighing and labeling each package. As the final checkpoints between buyer and manufacturer, packagers must ensure that items are in proper working order as well as discard defective items according to company procedures... Show more	$10-21
   Packaging Technician	A packaging technician is responsible for planning the packaging design of various products, creating attractive outputs by utilizing software tools and applications, and ensuring that the deliverables adhere to the product's features. Packaging technicians generate new designs according to market trends and public demands... Show more	$13-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Heat Seal
   • Quality Checks
   • Assembly Line
   • RAN
   • Visual Inspections
   • RF
   • Combat
   • Machine Components

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate complex machinery such as RF sealers
   • Ensure the production line run properly and maintain constant contact with supervisors to communicate any production issues.
   • Perform metal detector checks and complete all require paperwork to adhere to quality assurance and USDA regulations.
   • Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
   • Perform routine verification of equipment when unloading autoclaves and setting up aseptic filling machines.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, under seal operators' average salary in wyoming is 53% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level under seal operators 37% less than senior-level under seal operators.
   • Certifications. An under seal 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 an under seal operator's salary.

   Average under seal operator salary

   $15.81hourly

   $32,887 yearly

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   Entry-level under seal operator salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing an under seal operator job description

   A good under seal operator 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 an under seal operator job description:

   Under seal operator job description example

   Nextaff is hiring for a Heat Seal operator in Kent!
   
   What You Will Receive:
   

   1. $18.00
      1. Day Shift – Monday – Friday 6: 00 am – 2: 30 pm
      2. Swing Shift - Monday - Friday 3: 00 pm - 12: 00 am
      3. Eligible for benefits through Nextaff for you and your family!
      4. Like all Nextaff roles, you are guaranteed fulltime employment with our client based on performance and attendance!
      5. Upon conversion with our client, you will get: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options, PTO and Sick Time, quarterly bonuses, annual review with marginal wage increase, and with time and dedication, opportunity for growth!
   2. Construct products that incorporate banners, industrial art, marine windows, and lines using a heat seal
   3. Consistently heat seals products as apportion using Radio Frequency (RF) machines

   
   
   What You Will Need:
   

   • Reliable in attendance
   • Must be able to precisely calculate basic math
   • Must be able to lift 35 pounds frequently
   • Must be able to operate Radio Frequency heat seal machine efficiently
   • Hand and eye coordination is a must
   • Conserve a clean and orderly workspace
   • Must be dependable and punctual
   • Must be able to act in accordance with verbal instructions of a teammate
   • Must be able to stand for long periods
   • Must be able to handle habitual exposure to electrical hazards and high- powered tools and

   
   machinery
   

   1. Must be able to exert with heavy vinyl fabrics and large sizes

   
   
   
   
   
   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
   
   

   1. High School diploma, or equivalent combination and professional experience

   
   
   We look forward to working with you!
   

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find under seal operators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your under seal operator job on Zippia to find and recruit under seal operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with under seal operator 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 under seal operator

   Once you've decided on a perfect under seal operator 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 under seal operator 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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