Cellar Operator: Fermentation & Blending Specialist

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

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