1st Shift Forklift Operator | 4-Day Week & Benefits

Vermont Cider Company; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off starting at three weeks

Up to 10 paid holidays annually

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term and long-term 

disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Annual bonus opportunity

Monthly product allowance

Employee referral bonus program

Wellness and employee appreciation 

Job summary

Vermont Cider Company is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to support 1st shift production in Middlebury. The role runs Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with hourly pay between $19.00 and $24.00 based on skills, experience, and business needs.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, staging materials, maintaining accurate documentation, performing pre-shift inspections, and supporting changeovers and downtime projects.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of forklift operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Current forklift certification is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain company-required certification.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent record of accurate documentation.
• Demonstrated safe work habits and the ability to follow established production-floor procedures.
• Ability to work independently, communicate priorities clearly, and support an organized production workflow.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely on the production floor.
• Stage raw materials, packaging, pallets, and supplies for scheduled production runs.
• Keep production lines supplied and move finished goods efficiently to designated production-floor staging areas.
• Complete inventory transactions and material-movement documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly report safety concerns or maintenance needs.
• Support production changeovers, cleanup activities, downtime projects, and other production-floor needs as required.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and operating procedures to maintain a safe, productive work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Job description

Vermont Cider Company is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to support 1st shift production in Middlebury. The role runs Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with hourly pay between $19.00 and $24.00 based on skills, experience, and business needs.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, staging materials, maintaining accurate documentation, performing pre-shift inspections, and supporting changeovers and downtime projects.