Utility Operator - 12 hour/night shift

Addison County; Vermont; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Cabot Creamery Cooperative in Vermont is seeking a Lead Operator for a 12-hour third shift (6pm–6am) with a starting rate of $30.15 per hour plus a 7–10% night differential. The role involves running cheese making and whey drying equipment, and leading a small team in cross-trained production tasks.

You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, mentoring trainees, and ensuring quality across the line. Overtime flexibility and strong judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven teamwork and reliability in a fast-paced production setting.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour night shift and overtime as needed.
• Ability to learn and operate multiple production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead operator for cheese making and whey drying processes.
• Run and monitor Cheese Maker/Cook, Dryer, Evaporator, Filtration and Separator equipment.
• Maintain accurate production records and guide trainees.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Overtime willingness

Cross-training

Tools

Cheese making equipment

Whey drying equipment

Evaporator

Separator

Job description

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 transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery has full-time (40 hours/week) openings as a third shift 12 hour (6pm-6am) Operator. $30.15 starting rate with 7-10% night differential added to base pay. Schedule for the 12 hour shift is a 4-on-4-off rotation. Eligible for increases every 6 months for the first two years of employment.
This position works as part of a team, in an advance level capacity and will be cross trained in several production positions. The position will be a lead operator running equipment such as our cheese making equipment and our whey drying equipment. This position has direct impact over our operations and quality. Our "utility" operators are crossed trained to run multiple pieces of equipment which gives the candidate variety in their roles. Main responsibilities (once trained) would be:

• Cheese Maker/Cook
• Dryer Operator
• Evaporator Operator
• Filtration Operator
• Separator Operator

A key role within this position is to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and provide guidance to trainees and co-workers. Ensuring accurate records are maintained properly is essential. Must have demonstrated solid judgment abilities. Work flexibility is a must including the willingness to work overtime on occasion.

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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