Powder Packaging Operator

Addison Press Inc; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

128 hours vacation/sick time

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion from within

Job summary

Agri-Mark is hiring a Powder Packaging Operator on 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) at our Middlebury facility. The role involves packaging whey powder, operating packaging machinery, and palletizing with a small two-person team.

You must be able to lift 50 lbs and operate a sit-down forklift to place pallets into racking. We offer a path for advancement, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently.
• Operate packaging machinery as part of a two-person team.

Responsibilities

• Package whey powder into bulk bags and palletize.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure quality specifications.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move pallets into racking.

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

A great opportunity awaits you to join our Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery team as a Powder Packaging Operator. This is a full time (40 hour/week), 2nd shift 2pm-10pm) position. It offers a base rate pay of $26.15 per hour and an additional 7% night differential added to the base rate. This position also offers eligibility for rate increases every 6 months for the first two years of employment. There are ample opportunities for advancement with this entry level position.

In this role you'll be working as a team of 2, operating the various machinery necessary to package whey powder in bulk bags and palletize them. You will help the team meet and exceed quality specifications as well as ensure accurate records and completed and maintained. This position requires the ability to lift 50lbs. frequently. This position also drives a sit down forklift to put pallets of whey powder in racking systems.

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and a 401k with company match.

10 paid holidays, with 6 of those being paid at 1.5x salary if you work them! 128 hours of accrued vacation/sick time to start.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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