Manufacturing Operator - Various Shifts Available

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion VT is recruiting for a Manufacturing Operator (Floor Operator) to join a production team packaging cheese into large formats, from 40lb boxes to 680lb blocks. You will work under the Production Supervisor to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency on the line.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing visual and metal detection checks, maintaining records, and adhering to GMP and SQF standards. This role requires a flexible schedule and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, though the company is willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to apply common sense to set up equipment, adjust settings, and perform basic mechanical assessments.
• Must have a flexible schedule with the willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holiday rotations as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a team environment and the ability to manage detail-oriented tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized equipment (cheese towers, collators, vacuum chambers, etc.) to package cheese while maintaining the expected product flow and rate.
• Conducts visual inspections and ensures metal detection standards are met to keep products free from foreign objects and within quality specifications.
• Adheres to PPE requirements and follows SOPs for production and sanitation tasks.
• Maintains accurate production records, including charts, sanitation logs, and weight tags, and reviews daily schedules for correct product coding.
• Performs all tasks according to GMP and SQF requirements, reporting any food safety issues immediately.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment setup

Flexibility

Team player

Education

High School

Job description

manufacturing operator - various shifts available

Spherion VT is recruiting for a Manufacturing Operator (Floor Operator), who will have the opportunity to be a key member of a production team responsible for packaging cheese into large formats, ranging from 40lb boxes to 680lb blocks. Working under the Production Supervisor, this role ensures all products meet or exceed company and customer quality specifications while maintaining a high standard of safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized equipment (cheese towers, collators, vacuum chambers, etc.) to package cheese while maintaining the expected product flow and rate.
• Conducts visual inspections and ensures metal detection standards are met to keep products free from foreign objects and within quality specifications.
• Adheres to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both production and sanitation tasks.
• Maintains accurate production records, including charts, sanitation logs, and weight tags, and reviews daily schedules for correct product coding.
• Performs all tasks according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF requirements, reporting any food safety issues immediately.

Working Hours

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills

• - Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, though the company is willing to train the right candidate.
• - Ability to apply common sense to set up equipment, adjust settings, and perform basic mechanical assessments.
• - Must have a flexible schedule with the willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holiday rotations as required.
• - Strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a team environment and the ability to manage detail-oriented tasks with minimal supervision.

Education

High School

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

• - Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs and pushing/pulling 680 lb blocks on roller rails for up to 8 hours.

Pay

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Inclusive Hiring

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].