Utility Operator 2: 12 Hr Night Shift

Utility Operator 2: 12 hr Night Shift

Job Category: Hourly (plant, etc)

Requisition Number: UTILI002195

Posted: October 13, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Rate: $29.27 USD per hour

Middlebury, VT, USA

Job Description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world's first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery has full-time (40 hours/week) openings as a third shift 12 hour (6pm-6am) Operator. $28.42 starting rate with 7-10% night differential added to base pay. Schedule for the 12 hour shift is a 4-on-4-off rotation. Eligible for increases every 6 months for the first two years of employment.

This position works as part of a team, in an advance level capacity and will be cross trained in several production positions. The position will be a lead operator running equipment such as our cheese making equipment and our whey drying equipment. This position has direct impact over our operations and quality. Our "utility" operators are crossed trained to run multiple pieces of equipment which gives the candidate variety in their roles. Main responsibilities (once trained) would be:

• Cheese Maker/Cook
• Dryer Operator
• Evaporator Operator
• Filtration Operator
• Separator Operator

A key role within this position is to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and provide guidance to trainees and co-workers. Ensuring accurate records are maintained properly is essential. Must have demonstrated solid judgment abilities. Work flexibility is a must including the willingness to work overtime on occasion.

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Full-time team members enjoy access to a comprehensive health insurance package, competitive salary and retirement plans with 401k match and pension!

10 paid holidays, with 6 of those being paid at 1.5x salary if you work them! 128 hours of vacation/sick time to start.