Experienced Production Operator - Maple Syrup Packaging Year-Round 4-Day Workweek Morrisville, Vermont

Starting Rate $21.40

Please read the full job description before applying. Prior manufacturing or production experience is required for this position.

Butternut Mountain Farm is one of the largest packers of pure maple syrup in the United States. We operate a year-round food manufacturing and packaging facility in Morrisville, Vermont.

We're looking for experienced production employees who want more than just a job running the same machine every day.

The people who succeed here are reliable, driven, adaptable, and interested in learning. They ask questions, learn from experience, accept feedback, and look for ways to become better at what they do. As employees develop, we expect them to share what they know, help train others, and become stronger contributors to the team.

Our production environment can change throughout the day. Priorities shift, schedules change, equipment needs attention, and employees may be asked to move between jobs or work areas. You need to be comfortable multitasking, changing direction, solving problems, and continuing to work safely and accurately when the plan changes.

What You'll Be Doing

Operate, set up, clean, and support food production and packaging equipment

Perform production tasks safely, accurately, and efficiently

Monitor equipment, materials, product flow, and finished product quality

Identify problems or inconsistencies and communicate them promptly

Complete basic production records and computer/data-entry tasks

Support syrup handling, barrel washing, packaging, and related production operations

Move between tasks or work areas as production priorities change

Cross-train on multiple processes and pieces of equipment

Learn from experienced employees and, as your skills develop, help train and support others

Participate in continuous improvement by identifying better, safer, or more efficient ways to perform the work

What We're Looking For

Required:

Previous manufacturing or production experience

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Ability to work safely around production machinery

Ability to follow written procedures, quality requirements, and production instructions

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust to changing priorities

Willingness and ability to learn new equipment, processes, and responsibilities

Constructive attitude and ability to work effectively with different personalities

Ability to accept feedback, learn from mistakes, and improve

Willingness to cross-train and help others learn

Basic computer and data-entry skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for a 10-hour shift

Ability to safely access, operate, adjust, and clean production equipment throughout the workday

Must be at least 18 years old

We're especially interested in people who want to grow. Employees who demonstrate strong performance, initiative, technical ability, and leadership can take on additional responsibilities and training opportunities.

Schedule

Schedule and Flexibility

First Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM

o Enjoy early afternoons and three-day weekends (Friday-Sunday)

Second Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM

o (Not currently hiring for second shift, but let us know if you're interested for future openings)

Additional Notes:

o Depending on your role, occasional overtime or early arrivals may be required.

o We do our best to offer overtime on a voluntary basis, but there may be times when mandatory overtime is necessary-particularly on Fridays.

o Flexible workdays may occasionally be needed due to weather, building closures, or other unexpected events.

Planned Downtime and Alternative Work Opportunities:

During the first week of July, production shuts down. If you don't have enough personal time to cover that week, we offer the opportunity to help with gardening, landscaping, building maintenance, or even working at the farm managing maple taps.

Why Butternut Mountain Farm

Four-day workweek with three-day weekends

Year-round, steady employment in an established food manufacturing operation

A team environment that values reliability, initiative, and a positive attitude

Opportunities to cross-train, learn new equipment and processes, and build your production skills

A workplace where employees are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and help improve how we work

Opportunities to take on more responsibility and help train or support others as your skills and experience grow

A culture focused on continuous improvement - learning from experience and getting better every day

Competitive pay and benefits, including:

o Medical, dental, and vision insurance

o 401(k) with company match

o Paid time off and holidays

o Life and disability insurance

o Daily breakfast and fresh coffee

o Employee discounts

Location: Morrisville, Vermont

Apply Today and become part of a team that supports quality products, strong communities, and sweet success-one shift at a time.

Compensation details: 21.4-21.4 Hourly Wage

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