Weekend Production Operator II

Tier 2 Production OperatorLooking for a rewarding career in manufacturing? Join our Production team and help bring our products to life. As a Tier 2 Production Operator, you'll independently operate equipment on our bottle, can, keg, and variety pack lines while helping ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You'll perform quality checks, keep materials flowing, document production activity, support equipment changeovers, and troubleshoot routine line issues. If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.Why Join Us?Consistent 3-day workweek with 4 days offCompetitive pay with advancement opportunitiesAnnual bonus opportunityMonthly product allowanceTraining, cross-training, and career growth opportunitiesStrong safety-first cultureWork with industry-leading beverage brands and customersCollaborative team environmentScheduleFriday–Sunday6:00 AM–6:30 PMCompensationPay: $20.00–$24.00/hour and $2 per hour shift differentialPay is based on skills, experience, shift, equity, and business needs.What You Will DoSupport 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 ResponsibilitiesOperate and monitor packaging and production equipmentPerform quality checks on products, labels, packaging, fill levels, and pallet patternsSupport line changeovers, startups, material staging, and line readiness activitiesComplete production, quality, and traceability documentation accuratelyTroubleshoot and report equipment, quality, and production issuesMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work environmentCollaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams to meet production requirementsWhat We're Looking ForTeam players who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentIndividuals committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvementStrong communicators who take pride in their workCandidates eager to learn, cross-train, and grow within the organizationQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredManufacturing, packaging, machine operation, or production experience of 1-3 yearsMechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferredForklift experience is needed 1-3 yearsStrong attention to detail and documentation accuracyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to bend, reach, twist, push, pull, and lift throughout the shiftAbility to work around moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, and production trafficAbility to work in varying temperatures and noise levelsAbility to wear required PPE and follow safety requirementsBenefitsMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off starting at 3 weeks in your first yearUp to 10 Paid Holidays annuallyGenerous Paid Parental LeaveCompany-Paid Life InsuranceCompany-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Annual Bonus OpportunityMonthly Product AllowanceEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramWellness & Employee Appreciation ProgramsCareer Growth & Advancement OpportunitiesAbout Vermont Cider CompanyVermont 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 BeverageGreen 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. Vermont Cider Company