Operator 3, Machine Liquid(D)

POSITION TITLE: Operator 3, Machine Liquid – Utility

REPORTING TO: Supervisor, Production

LOCATION: St. Albans

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.

The Operator 3, Machine Liquid - Utility is responsible for all phases of transforming raw materials into finished product.

SHIFT HOURS:  Thursday 1:00am - 7:15am and Thursday Friday and Saturday 7:00pm - 7:15am.  SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL:  20% hourly rate

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.

• Perform the duties of an Operator 2, Machine Liquid – Mixer & Refiner
• Perform the duties of an Operator 3, Machine Liquid – Coating
• Adjust pre-refiner/refiner and conch temperatures and product fineness according to recipe and customer specifications
• Manually add raw materials like powders, fat, flavors and emulsifiers in different parts of the process according to recipes
• Verify viscosity of finished product and adjust as needed
• Enter recipe data according to production schedule
• Record raw material incoming number on production order sheet
• Enters performance confirmations and shift information into SAP
• Pump product from conches to finished/vertical tanks according to production schedule
• Conduct basic and preventative maintenance, report improvements as needed
• Sample finished products
• Requesting and transferring raw materials from storage silo to daily bin
• Lead small team projects
• Break coverage
• PTO coverage
• Train level 2 and level 3 Machine Operators

About you:

• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to lead a small team through soft skills (delegation, teamwork, problem solving)
• Math skills, required (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Minimum two (2) years food manufacturing experience, required
• Basic computer knowledge, required
• Trained in Quality/Sensory, preferred
• Trained in Chocolate Manufacturing, preferred
• 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 0.85 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.