Cider Press Operator — Hands-On, Safe & Efficient

Citizen Cider; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Cider is seeking a Press Operator to safely run fruit pressing equipment in our Vermont production facility. You will support the Operations team to process fruit efficiently and according to quality standards, with hands-on training to master press operation, cleaning, lubrication, and sulfite additions.

As proficiency grows, opportunities may expand into additional production areas within Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 months related experience and/or training or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate fruit pressing equipment according to SOPs and production schedules.
• Monitor press operation and make routine adjustments for quality and efficiency.
• Load/unload fruit and operate related equipment as trained.
• Identify and report equipment issues to management.
• Maintain production records and share information with the Operations team.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of pressing equipment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality-control procedures.
• Minimize product loss and optimize use of fruit, water, energy, and resources.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of presses and related equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Independent with teamwork

Willingness to promote energy savings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Citizen Cider is seeking a Press Operator to safely run fruit pressing equipment in our Vermont production facility. You will support the Operations team to process fruit efficiently and according to quality standards, with hands-on training to master press operation, cleaning, lubrication, and sulfite additions.

As proficiency grows, opportunities may expand into additional production areas within Operations.