Utility Operator I

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery is seeking a third-shift Cheese/Whey/Milk Receiving Operator in Vermont. The role covers multiple production areas, with a 4-on-4-off schedule and a starting rate of $27.72 per hour plus a 7–10% night differential.

You will work on a cross-trained team, ensuring accurate records and safety while supporting production needs nationwide. The position emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and growth, offering regular pay increases during the first two years and access to a

Qualifications

• 4-on-4-off 12-hour night shift (4pm-4am) in a packaging/production role.
• Cross-trained across cheese line, whey packaging, and milk receiving.
• Maintain accurate records and exercise solid judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and operate forklift with safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate cheese line and pack bulk cheddar.
• Package whey powders and operate forklift.
• Unload milk from tanker trucks and handle heights on top of tanks.
• Support team with trainee guidance and on-the-job training.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible/adaptable

Attention to detail

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
• 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.

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