Production Associate

Location: 

Eddystone, PA, US, PA 19022

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

 

The Associate II role reports to the Production Supervisor and supports safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations at Barry Callebaut's Eddystone, PA facility. The position is responsible for material handling, ingredient preparation, packaging support, inventory accuracy, and production documentation while ensuring product quality, food safety, and traceability. Working closely with Line Operators and other production team members, this role helps maintain uninterrupted production flow and supports the delivery of high-quality chocolate products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. 
 

Key Responsibilities Include

 

  • Follow GMP, HACCP, OSHA, food safety, and company safety requirements while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. 
  • Inspect raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products to ensure quality, integrity, and traceability. 
  • Operate forklifts and approved material handling equipment to receive, transport, stage, and store materials safely. 
  • Support inventory accuracy through proper material movement, storage practices, and SAP transactions. 
  • Supply production and packaging lines with required ingredients and materials to maintain continuous operations. 
  • Perform ingredient dumping, silo transfers, ingredient melting, and other production support activities. 
  • Accurately follow recipes, batch instructions, and production orders. 
  • Monitor metal detectors, magnets, sieves, and filters while supporting quality assurance requirements. 
  • Maintain accurate production records, inventory logs, and chain-of-custody documentation. 
  • Collaborate with Line Operators and cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency. 

 

About You

 

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. 
  • Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English is required.
  • Manufacturing or production environment experience is preferred. 
  • Forklift experience or certification is preferred. 
  • Basic equipment operation and troubleshooting skills are preferred. 
  • Experience with inventory control, SAP, and Microsoft Office is an advantage. 
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills. 
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in non-climate-controlled conditions.

 

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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