FoodScience in Williston, VT is looking to hire full-time Manufacturing Associates-no prior experience is needed, as we provide on-the-job training for this position. Would you like to join a company with a great culture, competitive benefits, and a supportive team? You might be the perfect fit.The Manufacturing Associate position starts at $19/hour with opportunities to grow. Hours are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. FoodScience offers 9 paid holidays per year-including your birthday!-one paid week off during our yearly plant shutdown, and a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) program that starts to accrue immediately. Our benefits include health insurance with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, dental, vision, and a variety of other additional insurance options to fit your needs. Other perks include employee discounts and professional development. You'll work with a supportive, experienced team that wants to see you succeed.If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! We're excited to talk with you.WHAT YOU'LL DO HEREAs a Manufacturing Associate, you will help produce high-quality nutritional supplements and treats for dogs and cats. You'll work on one of our production lines with an amazing team, and be trained to run all aspects of the line. You'll also be trained on our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Guidelines associated with your duties. ABOUT FOODSCIENCEFounded in 1973, FoodScience currently maintains offices in Williston, Colchester, and Waterbury, Vermont. Our team manufacturers nutritional supplements for both humans and animals, and our mission is to help people and pets live healthier lives every day. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is key to your success and ours. We provide a competitive benefits package and good jobs and maintain a robust social responsibility program that supports the organizations that make our community vibrant, all while providing outstanding service that shines though in every customer interaction. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATENo special skills are required to be a Manufacturing Associate as you will be trained on the job. That being said, there are some requirements that make a good Manufacturing Associate a great Manufacturing Associate:
- You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. while bending, twisting, and/or squatting.
- You must be hard-working and dependable.
- You must be able to learn how to operate equipment including carton erecters, tape machines, box printers, conveyors, etc.
- You must be able to understand and properly complete necessary paperwork associated with the operation of the line.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?Your time is valuable-that's why our online application process is quick, simple, and easy to use. We look forward to speaking with you!FoodScience provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, crime victims or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.