Manufacturing Associates

** Manufacturing Associate - Coffee Packaging*
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* Location:

** Middlebury, VT

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* Schedule:

** 8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. (varies by production needs)

** Pay Rate:**  $18.00 per hour

** Job Objective*
* The Manufacturing Associate's primary responsibility is to package roasted coffee while ensuring the final product meets the highest quality and presentation standards.

** Job Summary*
* Manufacturing Associates work in a fast-paced production environment where roasted coffee is packaged daily using production equipment. This role requires strict adherence to quality, accuracy, inventory control procedures, and certified organic manufacturing standards.

Associates will operate weigh-and-fill machines and other semi-automatic packaging equipment, including labelers and tapers. The position involves working around lift tables, manual pallet jacks, and material transfer carts, and handling packaging materials in multiple sizes and configurations while following established material-handling procedures.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* + Operate weigh and fill machines and semi-automatic packaging equipment

+ Package roasted coffee in accordance with quality and organic certification standards

+ Follow all production, safety, and inventory control procedures

+ Handle packaging materials and finished goods safely and accurately

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

** Expectations & Qualifications*
* + One year of manufacturing or similar fast-paced work experience preferred

+ Lean Manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude are a plus

+ Reliable and dependable attendance is required

+ Ability to read proficiently and perform basic math

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Strong verbal communication skills

+ Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively in small teams

+ Actively participates in promoting workplace safety

** Physical Requirements*
* + Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

+ Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shift

+ Ability to bend, reach, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions

** Sensory-Sensitive & Appearance Requirements*
* This facility is  
** sensory sensitive
** and follows strict personal appearance and hygiene standards:

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** No strong fragrances or perfumes permitted*
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** Non-smoking preferred**  (facility does not hire smokers)

+ Hair nets and smocks will be provided and must be worn

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** No jewelry permitted** , except a plain wedding band or medical alert band

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** No piercings*
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** No fake nails or nail polish*
* + Closed-toe shoes required

+ No loose-fitting clothing; pants required (no skirts or dresses)

** Pay Details:**  $18.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.  In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

** Massachusetts Candidates Only:
** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.