Cellar Operator

Vermont Hard Cider Company•Middlebury, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vermont Cider Company is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cellar Operator to join our growing production team in Middlebury, VT. This role is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to fermentation and blending operations while working in a safety-driven, quality-focused manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, proactive, and eager to learn and support high-quality beverage production from tank to finished product.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to learn and demonstrate a working understanding of fermentation and blending processes within 6 months.
Basic math and English skills.
Ability to navigate control screens to initiate and stop CIP operations.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues impacting cellar processes.
Basic project management skills to complete assigned work as directed by supervisor.

Responsibilities

Build fermentation blends and product blends by interpreting recipe sheets and adding appropriate materials.
Disassembly and reassembly of Cellar equipment for purposes of cleaning and sanitizing using both COP and CIP procedures.
Perform CIP of cellar equipment.
Deliver analytical samples to Quality Control for analysis.
Perform environmental cleaning in fermentation and blend tank areas.
Complete basic preventive maintenance related to cellar operations.
Perform general equipment repairs as directed by the Cellar Manager
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
Comply with all safety requirements.