Handler, Material(A)

POSITION TITLE: Material Handler

REPORTING TO: Warehouse 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 position is responsible for conveying (by forklift/handcart and/or high-racker) all necessary materials for continuous supply to all internal manufacturing departments.  Retrieval, verification, transfer and storage of all materials externally supplied as well as internally manufactured products. 

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
• Operate forklift vehicles in a safe manner
• Perform material handling as required throughout the production and warehouse areas
• Perform visual inspection of all inbound/outbound materials prior to acceptance or loading to ensure conformance as well as inspection of staged loads, SU numbers and customer specifications
• Perform sample checks on inbound materials as required
• Assign and store all inbound materials
• Provide raw materials and packaging to internal customers
• Restock unused materials as needed
• Complete daily cycle counts accurately per established auditing guidelines
• Identify and report all motorized equipment failure prior to use
• Support special project needs as is necessary

About you

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical ability/aptitude, a plus
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a warehouse environment including familiarity material handling equipment, warehouse layout, storage and retrieval in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Valid motor vehicle license, required
• SAP and WMS knowledge preferred as well as math skills.
• Excellent safety record
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Bend, squat, stretch, reach; frequently
• Ability to climb stairs, often
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs, often
• Comfortable working at heights
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the facility
• Noise level can exceed .85 decibels 

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.