Sanitation Operator - Second shift

AgriMark; Cabot (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Stable full-time employment

Job summary

Agri-Mark in Cabot, VT is seeking a Sanitation Operator to maintain clean, safe production areas and prepare facilities for each shift. The role involves cleaning equipment, sanitizing spaces, CIP setup, chemical handling, and supporting daily production.

This second shift runs 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., five days per week, with potential overtime. Starting pay is $23.68/hour plus evening, weeknight, and weekend premiums, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Manufacturing, sanitation, or cleaning experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment and manufacturing areas.
• Complete scheduled sanitation procedures.
• Set up and break down CIP systems.
• Safely handle, store, and label cleaning chemicals.
• Follow all food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Support production operations when needed.
• Work as part of a team to prepare the facility for daily production.

Skills

Work ethic

Teamwork

Communication

Safety mindset

Independent work

Job description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark?

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

Cabot Creamery became the world's first dairy cooperative to earn Certified B Corporation® status in 2012, reflecting our commitment to our employees, our farming families, our communities, and the environment.

Why Work Here?

• Starting pay of $23.68/hour
• 7% evening shift differential
• $1.00/hour weeknight premium
• $3.00/hour weekend premium
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunities to learn additional areas of the plant and grow your career

What You'll Do

As a Sanitation Operator, you'll help ensure our production equipment and manufacturing areas are clean, safe, and ready for the next production shift.

Responsibilities include:

• Clean and sanitize production equipment and manufacturing areas
• Complete scheduled sanitation procedures
• Set up and break down Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems
• Safely handle, store, and label cleaning chemicals
• Follow all food safety and workplace safety procedures
• Support production operations when needed
• Work as part of a team to prepare the facility for daily production

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for dependable individuals who take pride in quality work and understand the importance of safety and cleanliness in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates should have:

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• A commitment to workplace safety
• Manufacturing, sanitation, food production, warehouse, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience is helpful, but not required

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active position and requires the ability to:

• Lift up to 70 pounds
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk
• Work in environments with high humidity, ingredient dust, and varying hot and cold temperatures
• Safely work with industrial cleaning chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Schedule

Second Shift

• 5 days a week which may include weekends
• 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• Scheduled holidays as needed

Flexibility to work overtime is required based on production needs.

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.