Apprentice Tech, Maintenance(A)

Position title:  Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Reporting to:  Maintenance Supervisor

Location: St. Albans, VT  

About the role: 

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.

This successful candidate will attend classes and receive hands-on training to become a fully trained technician. The candidate will be expected to take on higher level maintenance tasks as the program progresses. The duration of the program is two (2) years. Upon successful completion the apprentice will transition to a full-time Maintenance Technician.

SHIFT HOURS:  Sunday Monday and Tuesday 7:00am - 7:15pm and Wednesday 7:00am - 1:15pm.  

Key responsibilities include: 

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements
• Participate in hands-on learning through a twenty four (24) month internal program
  • Installing, maintaining (PM’s), trouble shooting and repairing mechanical and electrical issues
  • Cross-functional learning with Maintenance Department
• Participate in team activities including quality, safety and root cause analysis

About you:

• High school diploma or GED, required
• Ability to problem solve
• Experience using computers, preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work at high heights, ie. on roofs, aerial lifts, elevated platforms, up to 50 feet while wearing fall protection and proper PPE
• Able to lift 75 lbs, frequently with mechanical assistance
• Able to lift 50 lbs, regularly
• Able to lift 100 lbs, occasionally
• Kneel, squat, bend, stoop; frequently
• Twist, stretch, reach overhead, frequently
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to walk up and down stairs, frequently
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures inside and outside the facility
• Noise level can exceed .85 decibels
• Finger dexterity
• Ability to use computer screens for periods of time
• Ability to sit for periods of time

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.