1st Shift Production Operator II & III

Vermont Cider Company; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off starting at 3 weeks

Job summary

Vermont Cider Company is seeking team members to join our beverage manufacturing operation on a consistent 4‑day workweek with three days off. You will support high-speed packaging across bottle, can, keg lines and ensure safety, quality and production goals are met.

Shifts run Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with tiered hourly pay and opportunities for advancement. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, and a company match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing/packaging experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging and production equipment.
• Perform quality checks on products, labels, packaging, fill levels.
• Support line changeovers, startups, material staging, and line readiness.
• Document production, quality, and traceability accurately.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment, quality, and production issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

Team player

Safety-minded

Strong communicator

Willing to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Description

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.

Why Join Us?

• 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

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday
• 6:00 AM-4:30 PM

Compensation

• Tier II: $20.00-$24.00/hour
• Tier III: $23.00-$26.50/hour

Pay is based on skills, experience, shift, equity, and business needs.

What You Will Do

Support 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.

Key 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Requirements

Qualifications

• 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

About Vermont Cider Company

Vermont Cider Company helped reinvigorate American hard cider in 1991 and continues to lead the category through innovation, craftsmanship, and quality. Our portfolio includes nationally recognized brands such as Woodchuck® Hard Cider and Wyder's® Cider.

About Green Mountain Beverage

Green Mountain Beverage is a world-class co-packer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, providing quality manufacturing, flexibility, and operational expertise to help brands scale with confidence.

Vermont Hard Cider Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment screenings and background verification.