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Vermont Cider Company

Cellar Operator

Middlebury, VT · On-site

$19 - $27/hr

Description Join Vermont Hard Cider Company and help craft some of America's favorite hard cider brands while building valuable manufacturing and technical skills! Why Join Us? At Vermont Cider ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for hard cider in the United States is $57,694.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $66,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Hard Cider job?

A Hard Cider job typically involves roles in the production, distribution, and sale of hard cider, an alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice. Positions can range from cider makers and quality control specialists to sales representatives and tasting room staff. Employees may handle tasks like fermentation, bottling, marketing, or event coordination depending on their role. Many jobs require knowledge of cider-making techniques, food safety standards, and customer service.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in a hard cider production role?

Daily tasks in hard cider production often include monitoring fermentation, blending batches, managing quality control processes, and sanitizing equipment. You may also be responsible for recording production data, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Team members frequently collaborate with orchard staff, packaging crews, and sales departments to keep production running smoothly. This hands-on role is ideal for those who enjoy a mix of technical, creative, and collaborative work environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hard Cider position, and why are they important?

To thrive in the hard cider industry as a cider maker or production specialist, you need a strong understanding of fermentation, beverage production, and quality control, often supported by a background in food science, brewing, or agriculture. Familiarity with cider-making equipment, laboratory analysis, and certifications such as HACCP or TTB compliance are typically expected. Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate with agricultural and sales teams are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure the creation of high-quality products, regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork crucial to a successful cider operation.

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Infographic showing various Hard Cider job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 12% As Needed, 1% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 84% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,694 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC

Middlebury, VT • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Description:

Location: Middlebury, Vermont | Onsite Manufacturing Role


Vermont Hard Cider Co., d.b.a. Green Mountain Beverage, is a leading co-packaging partner and manufacturer of hard cider, alcoholic, and specialty non-alcoholic beverages. We’re looking for a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead our evening crew—keeping things running smoothly, supporting the team, and making sure production stays safe and efficient. You will lead off-shift production in a fully supported shift structure, with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and operations resources available to keep beverage packaging running safely and efficiently. Ready to lead a great crew and make every evening shift count? Apply today and bring your production leadership to Green Mountain Beverage.


Your impact: stronger handoffs, less downtime, smoother changeovers, and steady evening shift performance.


Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 4:00pm to 2:30am


What You Will Do

• Lead employees and temporary workers with coaching, accountability, and clear expectations.

• Drive canning, kegging, and variety pack execution.

• Use floor observations and metrics to improve flow, quality, downtime, and sanitation readiness.

• Coordinate staffing, handoffs, reporting, escalations, and cross-functional support.


Leadership Impact to Highlight

Stand out by sharing results such as reduced downtime, better flow, stronger handoffs, improved accountability, employee development, or safety and quality gains.


Requirements:

Key qualifications: Bring 3-5+ years of production, manufacturing, packaging, food/beverage, CPG, or regulated operations experience, along with proven team leadership, strong floor presence, confident real-time decision-making, and the ability to drive safety, quality, staffing, handoffs, production metrics, and troubleshooting during live operations.


Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 annually, plus bonus and benefits eligibility. Final pay depends on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, paid parental leave, 401k match, employee assistance resources, and other eligible company-sponsored benefits.


About Vermont Cider Company

We reinvigorated American hard cider in 1991 and continue to lead the category through our commitment to crafting innovative and refreshing hard ciders. Vermont Cider Co. crafts a variety of ciders from iconic Woodchuck Hard Cider to fruit-forward Wyder’s Cider. Visit our Cider House tap room in Middlebury, VT or learn more at www.vtciderco.com where you can find cider near you or order online.


About Green Mountain Beverage

Green Mountain Beverage is a world-class co-packer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, offering quality, flexibility, and expertise to help brands scale with confidence.


Vermont Hard Cider Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment may be subject to verification of background investigation and other job-related requirements.