How to hire a weigher operator

How to hire a weigher operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The weigher operator 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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   A weigher operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, weigher operators 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.

   This list presents weigher operator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Weigher Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Weigher Operator	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$13-24
   Quality Assurance Inspector	Quality Assurance Auditors are employees who ensure the adherence of other employees to company processes and guidelines. They are expected to be experts on quality assurance processes and procedures... Show more	$12-23
   Inspector General	An inspector general is responsible for doing audit reports and inspections to ensure that no possible fraud, misconduct, corruption, or power abuse in the government or private sector occurs. Their role is to monitor and inspect the agencies' effectiveness, assess possible mismanagement of a company, and improve the economy... Show more	$14-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Entry
   • FDA
   • GMP
   • Computer Usage

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
   • Ensure compliance with company policies and schedules as well as FDA and OSHA mandates.
   • Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
   • Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, weigher operators' average salary in alabama is 46% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level weigher operators earn 45% less than senior-level weigher operators.
   • Certifications. A weigher operator 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 weigher operator's salary.

   Average weigher operator salary

   $38,616yearly

   $18.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level weigher operator salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a weigher operator job description

   A job description for a weigher operator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a weigher operator job description:

   Weigher operator job description example

   Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
   **Summary**
   
   Perdue AgriBusiness has an opening for a **Weighing & Grading Operator** in **Curtis Bay** **, MD** . This position will be responsible for weighing, obtaining, preparing, testing and grading grain samples from inbound and outbound shipments. Other duties include responding to customers regarding account information and performing housekeeping in work area and other areas of the grain facility as required.
   
   _Perdue AgriBusiness offers competitive wages and benefit packages to full-time, regular positions._
   
   **Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
   
   + Collect grain samples using automated or manual grain probe and other equipment as required.
   
   + Inspect and test grain for all factors per requirements and procedures.
   
   + Provide weighing of inbound and outbound grain shipments per requirements and procedures.
   
   + Complete grain data entry forms and documentation per requirements and procedures.
   
   + Maintain proper set-up, inspection, and calibration of grain testing and weighing equipment per requirements and procedures
   
   + Provide customer support to include answering telephones, working with customers on account information, and making edits.
   
   + Maintain housekeeping in work area and perform housekeeping in other areas throughout the grain facility
   
   + Perform all work within the safety guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies.
   
   **Minimum Education**
   
   High School or equivalent
   
   **Experience Requirements**
   
   0 to 3 years of experience.
   
   Knowledge of standard software applications, such as Microsoft Office.
   
   Excellent communication and organizational skills.
   
   Reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.
   
   **Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
   
   Walking, bending, twisting.
   
   Exposure to temperatures (0 - 100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db), grain dust, and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
   
   Able to use standard office and communication equipment.
   
   _Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with weigher 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 weigher operator

   Once you've found the weigher operator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new weigher operator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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