Syrup Production Operator

Butternut Mountain Farm•Morrisville, VT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Butternut Mountain Farm is seeking a Syrup Production Operator to support the preparation, heating, filtration, and movement of maple syrup for their packaging lines. This is a hands-on production role where you will start on the production floor and receive training on syrup-processing procedures and equipment. You will work with various equipment to ensure the correct syrup is available at the right temperature, quality, and flow rate to maintain production.

Requirements

Dependable attendance and punctuality
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with pumps, valves, piping, filters, and production equipment
Good math skills, including the ability to perform volume, flow, and run-rate calculations used in production and packaging
Ability to follow written procedures, batching instructions, and quality requirements
Strong attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions during production
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust as production priorities change
Basic computer and data-entry skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively with production and quality teams
Comfortable working in hot environments at times
Comfortable performing repetitive lifting and material-handling tasks
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for a 10-hour shift
Ability to safely access, operate, adjust, and clean production equipment throughout the workday
Must be at least 18 years old

Nice To Haves

Brewery or beverage production experience
Sugar house, sugaring, or commercial maple syrup production experience
Food or dairy processing experience
Experience operating pumps, tanks, valves, piping, filtration systems, or other liquid-processing equipment
Previous manufacturing or production experience
Experience with Epicor or another production/ERP system

Responsibilities

Begin on the production floor and learn core production and packaging processes
Prepare, heat, filter, and supply maple syrup to production lines after completing training and competency assessments
Follow production schedules and batching instructions to ensure the correct syrup is used
Monitor syrup temperature, flow, color, density, and other quality requirements
Operate pumps, valves, filtration systems, tanks, and related syrup-handling equipment
Maintain continuous syrup flow to support packaging line speeds and minimize downtime
Perform volume, flow, and run-rate calculations used for production and packaging
Coordinate with Batchers, Tank Farm Operators, Production Operators, Leads, and Quality Assurance
Troubleshoot basic equipment, pumping, plumbing, filtration, and product-flow issues
Perform routine quality checks and make adjustments within established procedures
Complete syrup usage, batching, traceability, and production records using tablets and computer systems
Follow Standard Operating Procedures, food-safety requirements, and production instructions
Clean and maintain syrup-handling equipment and work areas
Perform repetitive lifting and material-handling tasks throughout the workday
Identify problems or inconsistencies and communicate them promptly
Cross-train on related syrup-handling and production processes
Help train other employees as experience and knowledge develop