Creamery/Operations Assistant Consider Bardwell Farm
- Date Posted February 04, 2019
- Location West Pawlet, VT
- Category Business / Production
- Job type Full-Time
Consider Bardwell Farm is a small but nationally acclaimed, award-winning producer of raw milk cow and goat cheeses, located in a rural region in Southwestern Vermont. Our farming practices are traditional, but our production facility operates under strict FSMA-compliant guidelines that require tight logistics and cooperation from all staff.
Job descriptionWe are looking for an enthusiastic, full-time worker to assist our cheese makers and our operations coordinator. Duties include caring for cheeses in our aging rooms, regular cleaning of the plant, and assisting during cheese makes as well as helping with packing and shipping cheeses to customers. Prior creamery experience not necessary, but candidate should be interested in cleanliness, locally sourced food, and a calm work environment.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- General Safety
- Quality System Awareness
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Required to lift at least 50 pounds
- Regularly required to stand, bend, reach and move about the facility
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Non-slip shoes
- Gloves
- Hairnet and/or beard net
- No jewelry
- No cosmetics or perfume
- Uniform, lab coat, boots/non-slip shoes are provided
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work performed in a combination of warehouse and food manufacturing environments
- Exposed to shop elements such as moisture and cold.
Consider Bardwell Farm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Paid hourly and starts at minimum wage depending on experience. Start date: Immediate
Compensation this position is : hourly Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions