Plant Operator - Day Shift

Glavel

Glavel

Essex, VT, USA

USD 20.3-20.3 / hour

Posted on May 11, 2026

Plant Operator - Day Shift

Essex Junction, VT 05452
From $20.30 an hour - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • From $20.30 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift

Encouraged to apply

  • Fair chance

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Full job description

The Glavel Operations team is seeking an individual to work our day shift. In this role, you are responsible for the safe and efficient production of foamed glass aggregate at the Saxon Hill manufacturing plant. This position will oversee various processes and equipment to ensure that production is running smoothly and finished goods are within compliance of quality control standards. Routine maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and production efficiency are key functions of the position. This role will also be responsible for ensuring production deadlines are met, maintaining equipment, and tracking production metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor plant equipment in the production of foamed glass aggregate.
  • Responsible for material blending, kiln cleaning, and routine inspections of manufacturing equipment
  • Execute raw material staging for efficient use and storage
  • Operate telehandler for aggregate transport, storage, bagging and truck loading
  • Execute daily standard machine & facilities maintenance functions - clean & inspect, minor machine/system adjustments & repairs
  • Perform routine finished product Quality Control including sample collection, preparation, analysis and documentation

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required)
  • Forklift/heavy equipment driving experience helpful
  • Highly self-motivated with ability to work within a team
  • Manufacturing experience preferred

Physical & Environmental

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Duties include indoor and outdoor work regardless of inclement weather.
  • Work may entail both sitting and standing for extended periods.
  • Environment may include dust, loud machinery, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Schedule

  • This is a 12-hour shift from 7am to 7pm.

Employees will earn an extra $.50 / hour once training is completed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.30 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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