Production Forklift Operator - Four-Day 1st Shift

Vermont Cider Company; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off starting at three weeks

Up to 10 paid holidays annually

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term and long-term

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Annual bonus opportunity

Monthly product allowance

Employee referral bonus program

Wellness and employee appreciation

Job summary

Vermont Hard Cider Company is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to support 1st shift production in Middlebury. This role keeps production stocked, supports hands-on production tasks, and upholds safety and quality standards.

Shift is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with pay ranging from $19.00 to $24.00 per hour. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, staging materials, ensuring efficient material flow, and completing inventory transactions.

Qualifications

• Current forklift certification is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain company-required certification.
• Two to five years of forklift operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent record of accurate documentation.
• Demonstrated safe work habits and the ability to follow established production-floor procedures.
• Ability to work independently, communicate priorities clearly, and support an organized production workflow.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely on the production floor.
• Stage raw materials, packaging, pallets, and supplies for scheduled production runs.
• Keep production lines supplied and move finished goods efficiently to designated production-floor staging areas.
• Complete inventory transactions and material-movement documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly report safety concerns or maintenance needs.
• Support production changeovers, cleanup activities, downtime projects, and other production-floor needs as required.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and operating procedures to maintain a safe, productive work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Vermont Hard Cider Company is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to support 1st shift production in Middlebury. This role keeps production stocked, supports hands-on production tasks, and upholds safety and quality standards.

Shift is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with pay ranging from $19.00 to $24.00 per hour. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, staging materials, ensuring efficient material flow, and completing inventory transactions.