About this opportunity
Vermont Cider Company lists this 2nd Shift Production Operator II opportunity in middlebury, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vermont Cider Company Job Opportunity
Looking for a schedule that gives you three days off every week? Join Vermont Cider Company and be part of a growing beverage manufacturing team that produces some of the industry's most recognized brands while offering competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Why Join Us?
Consistent 4-day workweek with 3 days off
Competitive pay with advancement opportunities
Annual bonus opportunity
Monthly product allowance
Training, cross-training, and career growth opportunities
Strong safety-first culture
Work with industry-leading beverage brands and customers
Collaborative team environment
Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday–Thursday | 4:00 PM–2:30 AM
Pay:
$19.00–$24.00 per hour plus a $2 per hour shift differential
Pay is based on skills, experience, shift, internal equity, and business needs. We support employee growth through hands-on training, skill development, performance-based advancement, and opportunities to build a long-term career with our team.
What You Will Do:
Support high-speed beverage packaging operations across bottle, can, keg, and variety pack lines while helping ensure safety, quality, food safety, and production goals are achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and monitor packaging and production equipment
Perform quality checks on products, labels, packaging, fill levels, and pallet patterns
Support line changeovers, startups, material staging, and line readiness activities
Complete production, quality, and traceability documentation accurately
Troubleshoot and report equipment, quality, and production issues
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams to meet production requirements
What We're Looking For:
Team players who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Individuals committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Strong communicators who take pride in their work
Candidates eager to learn, cross-train, and grow within the organization
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required
Manufacturing, packaging, machine operation, or production experience preferred
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred
Forklift experience is a plus
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to bend, reach, twist, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift
Ability to work around moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, and production traffic
Ability to work in varying temperatures and noise levels
Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety requirements
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off starting at 3 weeks in your first year
Up to 10 Paid Holidays annually
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Monthly Product Allowance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Wellness & Employee Appreciation Programs
Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
About Vermont Cider Company:
Vermont Cider Company helped reinvigorate American hard cider in 1991 and continues to lead the category through innovation, craftsmanship, and quality. Our portfolio includes nationally recognized brands such as Woodchuck® Hard Cider and Wyder's® Cider.
About Green Mountain Beverage:
Green Mountain Beverage is a world-class co-packer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, providing quality manufacturing, flexibility, and operational expertise to help brands scale with confidence.
Vermont Hard Cider Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment screenings and background verification.
Worksite address
middlebury, VT, 05753, US
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