2nd Shift Production Operator II
Vermont Cider Company · Middlebury, VT · 1 mo ago
On-site$19–$24/hrFull-time
About the role
Looking for a schedule that gives you three days off every week? Join Vermont Cider Company and be part of a growing beverage manufacturing team that produces some of the industry's most recognized brands while offering competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
- Consistent 4-day workweek with 3 days off
- Competitive pay with advancement opportunities
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Monthly product allowance
- Training, cross-training, and career growth opportunities
- Strong safety-first culture
- Work with industry-leading beverage brands and customers
- Collaborative team environment
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor packaging and production equipment
- Perform quality checks on products, labels, packaging, fill levels, and pallet patterns
- Support line changeovers, startups, material staging, and line readiness activities
- Complete production, quality, and traceability documentation accurately
- Troubleshoot and report equipment, quality, and production issues
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams to meet production requirements
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Manufacturing, packaging, machine operation, or production experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred
- Forklift experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift
- Ability to work around moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, and production traffic
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and noise levels
- Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety requirements
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off starting at 3 weeks in your first year
- Up to 10 Paid Holidays annually
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Monthly Product Allowance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness & Employee Appreciation Programs
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Pay
$19.00–$24.00 per hour plus a $2 per hour shift differential. Pay is based on skills, experience, shift,