Operator 3, Machine Liquid(D)

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cocoa and chocolate industry is seeking an Operator 3 for their St. Albans facility. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and leading small team projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication and leadership skills, and at least two years of food manufacturing experience. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Flexible workplace environment

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum two years food manufacturing experience.
• Training in Quality/Sensory and Chocolate Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adjust temperatures and product fineness according to recipes.
• Conduct basic and preventative maintenance.
• Train Level 2 and Level 3 Machine Operators.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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!

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. We seek diverse and passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and of course loving chocolate.

Position: Operator 3, Machine Liquid - Utility

Shift hours: Thursday 1:00am - 7:15am; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:00pm - 7:15am

Shift differential: 20% hourly rate

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform duties as Operator 2, Machine Liquid – Mixer & Refiner
• Perform duties as 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, fats, flavors, and emulsifiers as per recipes
• Verify viscosity of finished products and make adjustments as needed
• Enter recipe data according to production schedule
• Record raw material incoming numbers on production sheets
• Enter performance confirmations and shift information into SAP
• Pump product from conches to finished/vertical tanks as scheduled
• Conduct basic and preventative maintenance, report improvements
• Sample finished products
• Request and transfer raw materials from storage silo to daily bin
• Lead small team projects
• Provide break coverage and PTO coverage
• Train Level 2 and Level 3 Machine Operators

About you:

• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Leadership ability to guide small teams through soft skills such as delegation, teamwork, problem-solving
• Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Minimum two (2) years food manufacturing experience
• Basic computer skills
• Training in Quality/Sensory and Chocolate Manufacturing preferred
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for extended periods
• Frequent bending, squatting, stretching, reaching
• Climb stairs regularly
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs frequently
• Comfort working at heights
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and temperatures
• Noise levels may exceed 85 decibels

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, your birthday off
• Flexible workplace environment
• Inclusive culture under #OneBC
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Contributing to sustainability initiatives like Forever Chocolate

We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.