Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and preventative maintenance of Barry Callebaut LLC operations
• Support production by ensuring the safe and proper operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment
• Support production with melting, refining, and other duties as requested by the production supervisor or lead operators.
• Help in the training of new employees, both production and maintenance when required
• Ensure the proper documentation of repairs, listing parts, record keeping and following the work flow process
• Excellent electrical skills, i.e. (PLCs, deep concept of I/Os, VFDs, Pneumatics, motors, etc)
• Mechanical troubleshooting, i.e. hydraulic and pneumatic, pumps, gear reducers, etc.
• Perform duties with or without close supervision
• Coordinate and complete projects, on occasion with outside vendors
• Fabricate parts and perform welding on equipment
• Generate work orders, complete work orders, and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system
• Communicate with supervisor for direction, to keep supervisor informed of problems and equipment that is not operating properly
• Perform established PM and corrective activities and identify new opportunities for improvement
• Follow all GMP, HACCP and Safety regulations and guide lines
• General facility maintenance i.e. plumbing, painting
• Good work ethic, flexible to cover assigned shift but willing to cover other shifts when needed or required
• Other duties as assigned

About you:

• High School or vocational school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of two to four years’ manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience working in a food production environment. Preferred, but not required
• Excellent attendance and safety record
• Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment
• Participate in the safety related training programs
• Must promote a safe working environment and good GMP’s
• Committed to providing a safe food product
• Works within all regulatory requirements
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to stand, kneel, bend and reach over and under all equipment on a concrete floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in high areas, freely move around the entire facility indoors and out as well as work in area of extreme heat
• Basic date entry and computer experience