Cellar Operator

Vermont Cider Company; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 3 weeks in 1

Up to 10 paid holidays annually

Generous paid parental leave

Company-paid life and disability

Annual bonus opportunity

Monthly product allowance

Training and career growth

Job summary

Vermont Cider Company seeks a Cellar Operator to support the production of high-quality beverages. You will participate in fermentation, blending, sanitation, ingredient additions, sampling, and equipment operation while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

The role involves following recipes, documentation, and procedures, with opportunities for wage progression based on skill and performance. This is a full-time on-site position with a clear path for advancement within a growing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math, reading, writing, and communication skills needed.
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures and documentation requirements.
• Ability to learn cellar operations, fermentation, blending, and sanitation processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform CIP and COP cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Build fermentation and beverage blends according to recipes and customer specifications.
• Add ingredients accurately and verify materials.
• Collect and deliver samples to Quality Control.
• Maintain clean, organized cellar and production areas.
• Complete production records, cleaning logs, and traceability documentation.
• Identify and report equipment, quality, and safety concerns.

Skills

Basic math

Reading

Writing

Communication

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CIP sanitation

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Join Vermont Hard Cider Company and help craft some of America's favorite hard cider brands while building valuable manufacturing and technical skills!

Why Join Us?

At Vermont Cider Company, you'll be part of a growing beverage manufacturer where safety, quality, teamwork, and innovation drive everything we do. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career through hands-on training, skill development, and a structured wage progression program.

Schedule

• 1st Shift
• Monday – Thursday
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week

Compensation

$19.00 – $27.00 per hour

Cellar Operators are placed in a tier based on experience, demonstrated skills, certifications, training, and job proficiency.

Tier 1: $19.00 – $21.00/hr

Tier 2: $21.00 – $24.00/hr

Tier 3: $24.00 – $27.00/hr

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

Opportunities for advancement and wage progression are available through training, skill development, and performance.

What You'll Do

As a Cellar Operator, you'll support the production of high-quality beverages through fermentation, blending, sanitation, ingredient additions, sampling, equipment operation, and documentation while maintaining strict safety, quality, and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CIP and COP cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Build fermentation and beverage blends according to recipes and customer specifications
• Add ingredients accurately and verify materials
• Collect and deliver samples to Quality Control
• Maintain clean, organized cellar and production areas
• Complete production records, cleaning logs, and traceability documentation
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance
• Identify and report equipment, quality, and safety concerns
• Support changeovers, allergen controls, and production schedules

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic math, reading, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Ability to learn cellar operations, fermentation, blending, and sanitation processes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Beverage, food, or manufacturing experience
• CIP and sanitation experience
• Forklift certification
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, climb, and move throughout the shift
• Work around tanks, hoses, ladders, moving equipment, and sanitation chemicals
• Wear required PPE and work safely in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off starting at 3 weeks in your first year
• Up to 10 paid holidays annually
• Generous paid parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Monthly product allowance
• Training and career growth opportunities

About Vermont Cider Company

We reinvigorated American hard cider in 1991 and continue to lead the category through our commitment to crafting innovative and refreshing hard ciders. Vermont Cider Company produces a portfolio of nationally recognized brands, including 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, flexibility, and manufacturing 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.