Syrup Production Operator

Year-Round 4-Day Workweek Morrisville, Vermont

Description

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 a Syrup Production Operator to support the preparation, heating, filtration, and movement of maple syrup used by our packaging lines.

This is a hands-on production position. You will begin working on the production floor and, after demonstrating the required ability and successfully completing assessments, will be trained on syrup-processing procedures and equipment.

You will work with tanks, pumps, filters, valves, piping, and production equipment to make sure the correct syrup is available at the right temperature, quality, and flow rate to keep production running.

Previous experience working in a sugar house, maple operation, brewery, beverage facility, food production facility, or manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required. We will train the right person who is mechanically inclined, dependable, comfortable with repetitive work, and willing to learn a technical production process.

Starting pay is $21.40 per hour. Pay increases to $23.40 per hour or more, based on experience, after demonstrating competency and successfully completing the required assessments.

Requirements

What You'll Be Doing

Begin on the production floor and learn core production and packaging processes

Prepare, heat, filter, and supply maple syrup to production lines after completing training and competency assessments

Follow production schedules and batching instructions to ensure the correct syrup is used

Monitor syrup temperature, flow, color, density, and other quality requirements

Operate pumps, valves, filtration systems, tanks, and related syrup-handling equipment

Maintain continuous syrup flow to support packaging line speeds and minimize downtime

Perform volume, flow, and run-rate calculations used for production and packaging

Coordinate with Batchers, Tank Farm Operators, Production Operators, Leads, and Quality Assurance

Troubleshoot basic equipment, pumping, plumbing, filtration, and product-flow issues

Perform routine quality checks and make adjustments within established procedures

Complete syrup usage, batching, traceability, and production records using tablets and computer systems

Follow Standard Operating Procedures, food-safety requirements, and production instructions

Clean and maintain syrup-handling equipment and work areas

Perform repetitive lifting and material-handling tasks throughout the workday

Identify problems or inconsistencies and communicate them promptly

Cross-train on related syrup-handling and production processes

Help train other employees as experience and knowledge develop

What We're Looking For

Required:

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with pumps, valves, piping, filters, and production equipment

Good math skills, including the ability to perform volume, flow, and run-rate calculations used in production and packaging

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

Strong attention to detail

Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions during production

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust as production priorities change

Basic computer and data-entry skills

Ability to communicate and work effectively with production and quality teams

Comfortable working in hot environments at times

Comfortable performing repetitive lifting and material-handling tasks

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

Preferred Experience

Brewery or beverage production experience

Sugar house, sugaring, or commercial maple syrup production experience

Food or dairy processing experience

Experience operating pumps, tanks, valves, piping, filtration systems, or other liquid-processing equipment

Previous manufacturing or production experience

Experience with Epicor or another production/ERP system

Candidates with experience in brewing, sugaring, maple syrup production, beverage processing, dairy processing, or other liquid-handling operations may be especially well suited for this role. Direct maple experience is beneficial but not required.

Schedule

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

Depending on production needs, earlier starts, extended hours, Fridays, or
overtime will be required.

Why Butternut Mountain Farm

Four-day workweek with three-day weekends

Year-round, steady employment

Hands-on technical production work

Structured training beginning on the production floor

Opportunities to learn multiple areas of maple syrup production

Opportunities to develop additional technical and production responsibilities

Pay increase to $23.40 per hour after demonstrated competency and successful completion of required assessments

Competitive pay and benefits, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Daily breakfast and fresh coffee

Employee discounts

Location: Morrisville, Vermont

Butternut Mountain Farm is an equal opportunity employer.

EMPLOYER RIGHTS & DISCLAIMERS

This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties and responsibilities performed by the job holder. To maintain organizational flexibility, management has the discretion to add, remove, or change at any time the duties, responsibilities and expectations of this job.

This Job description does not constitute an offer of employment, continuous employment or an employment contract. We are at-will employer, and either you or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any legal reason or for no reason.

Compensation details: 21.4-24.4 Hourly Wage

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