--- title: Weekend Production Operator II at Vermont Cider Company description: Vermont Cider Company is hiring for the Weekend Production Operator II role in Middlebury, VT. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/weekend-production-operator-ii-at-vermont-cider-company-01a0f2f3-c54b-7651-a973-2a02e8796207 date: 2026-11-13T17:13:23Z og_description: Join Vermont Cider Company as Weekend Production Operator II in Middlebury, VT. Pays $20–$24 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2u1fto.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Vermont Cider Company | | **Location** | Middlebury, VT | | **Salary** | $20/hr - $24/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Vermont Cider Company. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Vermont Cider Company. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $41,000 – $51,000 a year (median $46,000). ## Description **NOW HIRING: Tier 2 Production Operator** Looking 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 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** • ***Friday–Sunday*** • 6:00 AM–6:30 PM **Compensation** **Pay:** $20.00–$24.00/hour and $2 per hour shift differential *Pay is based on skills, experience, shift, equity, and business needs.* **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 of 1-3 years • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred • Forklift experience is needed 1-3 years • 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. 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