First-Shift Beverage Packaging Operator II/III — 4-Day Week & Growth

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

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.