Production Operator - 1st & 3rd Shifts

AgriMark; Cabot (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Overtime Opportunities

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Agri-Mark is hiring a Production Operator at Cabot Creamery Manufacturing Plant in Cabot, VT. The role supports making and packaging dairy products on 1st or 3rd shift, with competitive pay starting at $21.60/hour plus shift and weekend premiums, and training provided.

You will operate equipment, ensure product quality, and follow safety procedures while collaborating with a team. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, tuition assistance, and opportunities for overtime and career

Qualifications

• Dependable and ready to work.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Adheres to safety procedures and quality standards.
• Willing to learn new tasks and processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment.
• Make and package dairy products.
• Monitor product quality and sanitation.
• Follow food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Work with your team to keep production running smoothly.
• Assist with training and shift handovers.

Skills

Dependable

Teamwork

Safety

Willing to learn

Job description

Production Operator – 1st & 3rd Shift

Cabot, VT | Full-Time | Starting at $21.60/hour + Shift & Weekend Premiums

Join an award-winning legacy as a Production Operator at our Cabot Creamery Manufacturing Plant in Cabot, VT! Help produce "The World's Best Cheddar," cultured products, whey powder, and more while building a stable career in food manufacturing. We have opportunities available on both 1st and 3rd shift, with competitive benefits, paid training, and opportunities to grow.

Whether you have experience in manufacturing, warehouse work, farming, construction, food production, machine operation, packaging, or other hands‑on work—or you're ready to learn,we'd like to hear from you.

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery?

More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world's first dairy co‑op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to our farmers, employees, communities, and the environment.

Current Openings

We currently have Production Operator openings on both 1st and 3rd shift. Exact start and end times vary by department:

• 1st Shift: Start times between 8:00–9:00 a.m., with 8–10 hour shifts
• 3rd Shift: Start times between 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m., with 8–10 hour shifts
• Weekend work may be required depending on department and production needs

Additional Pay:

• Hours worked between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. receive a 10% shift differential plus an additional $2.00/hour supplemental pay
• Hours worked between Friday at 11:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:00 p.m. receive an additional $3.00/hour weekend supplemental pay
• The $3.00/hour weekend premium applies to both 1st and 3rd shift
• Eligible premiums may be stacked

We'll discuss specific schedules and available departments during the interview process so we can find the best fit for your experience and availability.

What You'll Do

As a Production Operator, you'll work as part of our manufacturing team to make and package the dairy products Cabot is known for. Depending on your department, you may:

• Operate production and packaging equipment
• Make and package cheese and other dairy products
• Monitor product quality
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
• Follow food safety and workplace safety procedures
• Work with your team to keep production running safely and efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who:

• Are dependable and show up ready to work
• Take pride in doing quality work
• Work safely and follow procedures
• Work well as part of a team
• Are willing to learn

Experience in manufacturing, food production, dairy processing, warehouse work, machine operation, packaging, farming, construction, or general labor is helpful, but not required. Training is provided.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands‑on manufacturing position. Depending on the department, the job may require:

• Regularly lifting up to 60 pounds
• Standing for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and walking
• Working in hot or cold manufacturing environments

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pay & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance within your first month of employment
• 401(k) with 4% company match and 2% core contribution
• Tuition assistance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid training
• Opportunities for overtime
• Weekly pay
• Shift differentials and supplemental pay for eligible shifts
• Company discounts
• Opportunities to learn new skills and advance within Agri-Mark

Communication Notice

By applying for this position, you agree that Agri-Mark may contact you by phone, email, or text message regarding your application, interview scheduling, and other hiring updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text communications at any time by replying STOP.

Agri-Mark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Agri-Mark is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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