1st Shift Production Operator II & III

Vermont Hard Cider Company • Middlebury, VT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role supports high-speed beverage packaging operations across bottle, can, keg, and variety pack lines while helping ensure safety, quality, food safety, and production goals are achieved.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Team players who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Individuals committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Strong communicators who take pride in their work
• Candidates eager to learn, cross-train, and grow within the organization

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED