Butter Production Operator - 1st Shift

$2000 Hiring Bonus

$2000.00 to be paid on the following schedule: $500.00 after 30 days of continuous employment, $750.00 after 6 months of continuous employment, and $750.00 after 12 months of continuous employment.

The Production Operator is the front-line employee who performs the manufacturing processes that add value and quality to the inputs and create the final high-quality final products. As a Production Operator, you will learn how to make world-class cheese by assisting with the pasteurization and cheesemaking processes. There are a variety of sub-classifications within the Operator job family that could range in specific duties from receiving and handling the raw materials, adding value through a variety of proprietary processes, to packaging the final product. In all stages of production safety, attention to detail, a quality and sanitation focus, and efficiency are key to the success of the operation.

Location city, state: Websterville, VT

Hours: 1st Shift; M-F; 5AM- 1:30PM

Wage: $20.60 per hour

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• 1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry

• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision

• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems

• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators

• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team

• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule

• Ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications and directions

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day

• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment

• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present

• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime