Handler, Material(C)

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization committed to transforming the cocoa and chocolate industry! As a Material Handler, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse and production processes. This position offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment where sustainability and innovation are at the forefront. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll handle materials, operate forklifts, and support our mission of making sustainability the norm. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about contributing to a better future, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Birthday off

Workplace flexibility

Diversity and inclusivity initiatives

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse experience with material handling equipment.
• Valid motor vehicle license is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and perform material handling in production areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

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!

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: Wednesday 1:00pm - 7:15pm and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:00pm - 7:15am

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 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 with 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 a 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.

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.