Syrup Production Operator

Butternut Mountain Farm; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Year-round employment

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Butternut Mountain Farm in Morrisville, Vermont, is hiring a Syrup Production Operator to support the preparation, heating, filtration, and movement of maple syrup for packaging lines. This hands-on role starts on the production floor and includes training on syrup-processing procedures and equipment.

Starting pay is $21.40/hour, with increases to $23.40/hour or more after competency assessments. Four-day workweek and opportunities to advance in maple syrup production are offered.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Mechanically inclined and able to work with pumps, valves, piping and filtration equipment.
• Good math skills for volume, flow and run-rate calculations.
• Ability to follow procedures, batching instructions and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving in production.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.
• Basic computer/data-entry skills and effective communication with teams.

Responsibilities

• Begin on the production floor and learn core production and packaging processes.
• Prepare, heat, filter, and supply maple syrup to production lines after training.
• Follow schedules and batching to ensure correct syrup is used.
• Monitor syrup temperature, flow, color, density, and other quality specs.
• Operate pumps, valves, filtration systems, tanks, and related equipment.
• Maintain continuous syrup flow to support line speeds and minimize downtime.
• Complete syrup usage, batching, traceability, and production records.
• Follow SOPs, food-safety requirements, and production instructions.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Math and measurements

Basic computer/data entry

Team communication

Punctuality

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Filtration systems

Heating equipment

Job description

Description

Year-Round | 4-Day Workweek | Morrisville, Vermont

Description

Butternut Mountain Farm is one of the largest packers of pure maple syrup in the United States. We operate a year-round food manufacturing and packaging facility in Morrisville, Vermont.

We're looking for a Syrup Production Operator to support the preparation, heating, filtration, and movement of maple syrup used by our packaging lines.

This is a hands‑on production position. You will begin working on the production floor and, after demonstrating the required ability and successfully completing assessments, will be trained on syrup‑processing procedures and equipment.

You will work with tanks, pumps, filters, valves, piping, and production equipment to make sure the correct syrup is available at the right temperature, quality, and flow rate to keep production running.

Previous experience working in a sugar house, maple operation, brewery, beverage facility, food production facility, or manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required. We will train the right person who is mechanically inclined, dependable, comfortable with repetitive work, and willing to learn a technical production process.

Starting pay is $21.40 per hour. Pay increases to $23.40 per hour or more, based on experience, after demonstrating competency and successfully completing the required assessments.

Requirements

Requirements

What You'll Be Doing

• Begin on the production floor and learn core production and packaging processes
• Prepare, heat, filter, and supply maple syrup to production lines after completing training and competency assessments
• Follow production schedules and batching instructions to ensure the correct syrup is used
• Monitor syrup temperature, flow, color, density, and other quality requirements
• Operate pumps, valves, filtration systems, tanks, and related syrup‑handling equipment
• Maintain continuous syrup flow to support packaging line speeds and minimize downtime
• Perform volume, flow, and run‑rate calculations used for production and packaging
• Coordinate with Batchers, Tank Farm Operators, Production Operators, Leads, and Quality Assurance
• Troubleshoot basic equipment, pumping, plumbing, filtration, and product‑flow issues
• Perform routine quality checks and make adjustments within established procedures
• Complete syrup usage, batching, traceability, and production records using tablets and computer systems
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, food‑safety requirements, and production instructions
• Clean and maintain syrup‑handling equipment and work areas
• Perform repetitive lifting and material‑handling tasks throughout the workday
• Identify problems or inconsistencies and communicate them promptly
• Cross‑train on related syrup‑handling and production processes
• Help train other employees as experience and knowledge develop

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with pumps, valves, piping, filters, and production equipment
• Good math skills, including the ability to perform volume, flow, and run‑rate calculations used in production and packaging
• Ability to follow written procedures, batching instructions, and quality requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions during production
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust as production priorities change
• Basic computer and data‑entry skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with production and quality teams
• Comfortable working in hot environments at times
• Comfortable performing repetitive lifting and material‑handling tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for a 10‑hour shift
• Ability to safely access, operate, adjust, and clean production equipment throughout the workday
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred Experience

• Brewery or beverage production experience
• Sugar house, sugaring, or commercial maple syrup production experience
• Food or dairy processing experience
• Experience operating pumps, tanks, valves, piping, filtration systems, or other liquid‑processing equipment
• Previous manufacturing or production experience
• Experience with Epicor or another production/ERP system

Candidates with experience in brewing, sugaring, maple syrup production, beverage processing, dairy processing, or other liquid‑handling operations may be especially well suited for this role. Direct maple experience is beneficial but not required.

Schedule

First Shift: Monday – Thursday
5:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Depending on production needs, earlier starts, extended hours, Fridays, or overtime will be required.

Why Butternut Mountain Farm

• Four‑day workweek with three‑day weekends
• Year‑round, steady employment
• Hands‑on technical production work
• Structured training beginning on the production floor
• Opportunities to learn multiple areas of maple syrup production
• Opportunities to develop additional technical and production responsibilities
• Pay increase to $23.40 per hour after demonstrated competency and successful completion of required assessments

Competitive pay and benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Daily breakfast and fresh coffee
• Employee discounts

Location: Morrisville, Vermont

Butternut Mountain Farm is an equal opportunity employer.

EMPLOYER RIGHTS & DISCLAIMERS

This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties and responsibilities performed by the job holder. To maintain organizational flexibility, management has the discretion to add, remove, or change at any time the duties, responsibilities and expectations of this job.

This Job description does not constitute an offer of employment, continuous employment or an employment contract. We are at‑will employer, and either you or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any legal reason or for no reason.