Utility Operator I

AgriMark; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

15 paid holidays + paid time off

Job summary

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery is seeking a dependable Operator for a 12-hour night shift (4pm–4am) in Vermont. The role will involve cross-training across Cheese Line, Whey Packaging, Milk Receiving and Forklift operations, with lifts of up to 50 lbs and required forklift use.

Start rate is $27.72 per hour with a 7–10% night differential. Join a team-focused environment that supports growth, with internal promotions, tuition reimbursement,401(k) with company match, and generous holiday and vacation

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and push/pull 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Forklift operation experience required.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour shift and rotate on a 4-on-4-off schedule.
• Ability to cover a mix of production positions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cheese Line, Whey Packaging, Milk Receiving or Forklift roles as production needs dictate.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with team members.
• Support training of trainees and fellow workers; contribute to a safe, efficient shift.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety conscious

Record keeping

Tools

Forklift operation

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 (4pm - 4am) Operator. $27.72 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 require the selected employee to cover a mix of the following as determined by production needs:

• Cheese Line Operator
  • Packaging bulk cheddar (ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs, repetitively).
• Whey Packaging Operator
  • Packaging bulk whey powders (ability to lift 50lbs, repetitively). Forklift operation required.
• Milk Receiving
  • Unloading milk from tanker trucks. Working on top of trucks/Ok with heights required
• Forklift Operator
  • Working with cheese line to put away all bulk cheddar into coolers.

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.

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.