Production Associate - 2nd Shift (2pm - 10pm)

Westminster Cracker Company has been baking in Vermont since 1828. We're a small, established food manufacturer in Rutland, and we're hiring Production Associates to work on our packaging lines.

This is an entry-level job, and we'll train you. You'll start on one station, learn it well over your first 90 days, and then cross-train across the line. You'll report to the Production Supervisor and work alongside a Production Team Leader who's there to help. No manufacturing experience required — what we need is someone who shows up, works safely, and cares about doing the job right.

What you'll do

• Pack crackers into cartons, cases, and bulk containers at rated line speed
• Assemble and weigh cartons, check counts and seals, and keep product moving
• Watch for off-spec product and stop or flag it right away
• Follow GMP, food safety, and safety rules on every shift — hairnet, hand washing, no bypassing guards
• Keep your station clean and stocked, and help with line changeovers
• Record basic production and quality checks accurately

What we're looking for

Must-haves

• Ability to follow instructions and standard work, and to ask before deviating
• Reliable attendance and availability for the assigned shift, including overtime and weekends when production requires
• Ability to stand for the full shift, do repetitive hand work, and lift up to 40 lbs
• Willingness to speak up when something isn't safe or doesn't look right

Nice-to-haves

• Prior production, packaging, warehouse, or food service experience
• Experience in a GMP or food manufacturing environment
• Spanish, French, or Pashto in addition to English

The environment

A working bakery floor. Expect machinery noise, flour dust, seasonal temperature swings, and a steady pace. A hairnet, hearing protection, slip-resistant footwear, and gloves are required.

What we offer

• $18.00/hr plus $1.00 shift differential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 50% company match on up to 6%, plus a 3% safe harbor contribution regardless of what you put in
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A clear path from Production Associate I to II to III, with raises tied to what you learn — and openings on the Dough Room, packaging machine, and Team Leader tracks

Westminster Cracker Company is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to any characteristic protected by federal or Vermont law. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.