Associate, Warehouse

Barry Callebaut Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Workplace flexibility

Diversity and inclusivity

Opportunities for professional growth

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group is looking for a Warehouse Associate in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves handling shipping and receiving duties, ensuring material handling, and organizing inventory. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be certified forklift operators, and possess the ability to lift 50 lbs. The company offers competitive salary, flexibility, a commitment to diversity, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us for a sustainable future through Forever Chocolate!

Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift vehicle safely, conducting pre-operational and operational safety checks.
• Handle material throughout the production and warehouse areas.
• Pick and prepare products for shipment.
• Unload incoming and load outgoing shipments.
• Maintain the warehouse in a neat and orderly manner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

The Warehouse Associate will handle shipping and receiving duties, be responsible for material handling and product staging, shelve and organize inventory, keep the warehouse clean and orderly, and perform inventory checks and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift vehicle safely, performing daily pre‑operational and operational safety checklists.
• Handle material throughout the production and warehouse areas.
• Pick and prepare products (raw material, finished goods).
• Unload incoming and load outgoing shipments.
• Check weights of incoming raw materials.
• Maintain the warehouse in a neat and orderly manner.
• Repair damaged cartons and bags.
• Perform utility functions as required.
• Comply with OSHA standards, especially those related to forklift operation.
• Promote a safe working environment and good GMPs.
• Commit to providing a safe food product.
• Work within all regulatory requirements.

About you

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to apply the supervisor’s directions.
• Results‑oriented and thrives in high‑pressure situations.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
• Atmosphere where diversity and inclusivity are embraced.
• Opportunity to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainability through Forever Chocolate, prioritizing farmer prosperity, zero child labor, carbon‑and‑forest‑positive practices, and 100% sustainable ingredients.

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.