Packaging Operator

Citizen Cider; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Cider is seeking a Packaging Operator (Level I) in our Operations team. This entry-level role requires learning all positions per the Job Level matrix and completing safety and food handling trainings within 90 days.

Responsibilities include cleaning, packing, labeling, and assisting with packaging line changes to ensure product integrity. As an entry-level position, you will work under the Packaging Manager and gain hands-on experience with filling and palletizing while adhering to GMP,

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required for accurate labeling and tracking.
• Cleanliness and sanitation standards must be maintained.
• Arithmetic proficiency for counts and measurements.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50+ pounds.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to promote sustainable operations and reduce product loss.
• Mechanical aptitude is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Environmental cleaning: floors and tanks.
• Packing out and palletizing cases.
• Cleaning and filling kegs; palletizing kegs.
• Labeling and tracking finished goods.
• Assist in running and cleaning packaging equipment (Filler).
• Ensure product is undamaged during handling.
• Assist in changing over the packaging line.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GMP training

Chemical Safety / SDS

Forklift Trained

HACCP Overview

Job description

Description

Job Title: Packaging Operator

Department: Operations

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary or Wage Range /Level

Level I

Reports to

Packaging Manager

Date 5/11/26

Job Description

Summary/objective

Entry level position with expectation to learn and become competent in all positions as outlined in the Job Level matrix. Expectation to complete required safety and food and beverage handling trainings within first 90 days of employment.

Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Environmental cleaning: surface cleaning floors and tanks
• Packing out/palletizing cases
• Cleaning and filling kegs / palletizing kegs
• Proper labeling / tracking of finished goods
• Assist in running and cleaning of equipment, i.e. Filler
• Ensure Product is undamaged
• Assist in changing over of packaging line

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment

The work environment can be cold, wet, hot, and noisy, and employees may frequently have to work in confined spaces like fermenting vessels and tanks.

Physical demands

• Ability to stand for extend periods of time, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crouch, kneel, crawl or bend, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrist.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• High mental and visual attention required for planning difficult work methods and sequences to obtain size, shape, or physical qualities of product. AND/OR Extremely close visual attention such as making delicate adjustments to control high speed operations to exercise very precise muscular control.

Travel required

• None

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Citizen Cider embraces and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are as a team, the better our product can be for the people by the people.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Attentive to the work environment/cleanliness
• Arithmetic proficiency
• Can be on feet for long hours
• Comfortably lift 50+ pounds
• Good communication skills
• Motivated to work both independently and as a team
• Willingness to promote sustainable operations with a focus on product loss and energy reductions
• Mechanical aptitude strongly desired

Required Trainings

• GMP - 30 days
• Chemical Safety / SDS - 30 days
• Forklift Trained - 60 days
• HACCP Overview - 60 days

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred education and experience

• None

Additional eligibility requirements

• None