Baker / Packager

Douglas Sweets | Shelburne, VT

Douglas Sweets is a small specialty bakery in Shelburne, Vermont, and we’re looking for a dependable Baker / Packager to join our production team.

This is a hands-on, behind-the-scenes production position combining baking, packaging, and general bakery work. There is no customer-facing work. The work is physical and repetitive, but our environment is generally low-stress, organized, and predictable.

One of the biggest advantages of this position is the schedule: we work Monday through Thursday only. There are no weekend shifts, so every weekend is a three-day weekend.

No professional baking experience is required — we will train the right person.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday only
7:00 AM–2:30 PM
Approximately 28–30 hours per week
Never weekends
Three-day weekend every week
Consistent daytime hours and predictable schedule

What You’ll Do

Operate commercial bakery and production equipment
Weigh, package, seal, label, and case finished products
Check products and packaging for quality and accuracy
Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas
Follow food safety, allergen, and sanitation procedures
Move and organize ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products
Help with other day-to-day bakery and production tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

More than previous bakery experience, we’re looking for someone who is reliable, consistent, and comfortable with repetitive work.

You should be:

Dependable and punctual
Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods
Able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Comfortable performing repetitive tasks throughout the workday
Able to follow instructions accurately
Detail-oriented and committed to doing things consistently
Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
Able to maintain a clean and organized workspace

Previous bakery, food production, manufacturing, or packaging experience is helpful, but not required.

What the Job Is Like

This is not a restaurant, retail bakery, or customer-service position. There are no customers to serve, orders to take, or weekend shifts to cover. Our team focuses on making and packaging our products.

Production is planned and routine, and most days follow an established process. The work is repetitive and physical: you’ll spend much of the day standing, using your hands, moving products and ingredients, and repeating production or packaging tasks.

For someone who enjoys straightforward, hands-on work, a predictable routine, and leaving work at work, this can be a very good fit.

Pay & Benefits

$20–$22/hour, depending on experience
40 hours of Combined Time Off (CTO) per year
4 paid holidays when they fall on a regularly scheduled workday: Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Weekly free Douglas Sweets product
Employee discount
Monday–Thursday schedule
Three-day weekend every week
No weekend work
No customer-facing work
Predictable and consistent hours
Low-stress, professional work environment

Hiring Process

Candidates who move forward in the hiring process will be asked to provide three professional references. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Location: Shelburne, Vermont
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–2:30 PM; approximately 28–30 hours per week

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Shelburne, VT 05482 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Douglas Sweets

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