2nd Shift Production Operator II

Job overview

The 2nd Shift Production Operator II works onsite in Middlebury (village), VT, on a Monday–Thursday schedule from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM. Pay is $19–$24 per hour plus a $2 per hour shift differential. Vermont Cider Company produces recognized beverage brands, including Woodchuck Hard Cider and Wyder’s Cider. The operator supports high-speed beverage packaging across bottle, can, keg, and variety-pack lines, helping meet safety, quality, food-safety, and production goals through equipment operation, quality checks, documentation, and coordination with other teams.

What you'll do

• Operate and monitor packaging and production equipment
• check products, labels, packaging, fill levels, and pallet patterns
• support changeovers, startups, material staging, and line readiness
• complete production, quality, and traceability documentation
• troubleshoot and report issues
• maintain a safe, clean work area
• and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production operator ii

2nd shift

beverage packaging

production equipment

quality checks

food safety

monday–thursday

4:00 pm–2:30 am

middlebury vt

vermont cider company

$19–$24/hr

shift differential

four-day workweek

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off starting at three weeks in the first year
• up to 10 paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• FSA
• annual bonus opportunity
• monthly product allowance
• referral bonus
• wellness and employee appreciation programs
• career growth opportunities.

Why this role

The posting specifies a four-day workweek with three days off and a second-shift schedule of Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM–2:30 AM.

About the employer

Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Wineries. Sector: 31.