Operator I, Forklift

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently moving freight and stock while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company committed to sustainability and innovation in the cocoa and chocolate industry. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will thrive in an inclusive environment that values diversity. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Generous holiday time

Workplace flexibility

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required for this position.
• Skilled in operating forklifts and using RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Move freight and stock using forklifts and hand jacks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality policies.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and product integrity.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

General Math Skills

Document Interpretation

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Forklift

Radio-Frequency (RF) System

Hand Jacks

Electric Low Lifts

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!

About the role:
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that 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 Forklift Operator (2nd Shift) is responsible for moving freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers by hand or using pallets, forklift, or other equipment. This position ensures the quality of the products by enforcing SQF (food safety), GMP (general manufacturing practices), quality policy, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Complies with all company and department specific safety, SQF, and GMP policies and procedures.
2. Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material, and equipment needs.
3. Lift and move pallets and products off and on shelves and trucks.
4. Handle paperwork associated with product items.
5. Assists with loading and unloading deliveries at retail, company warehouses, and supplier destinations by using hand jacks and electric low lifts and forklifts.
6. Timely and accurately load and unload tractor-trailer trucks per ticket requirements.
7. Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage.
8. Ensure safe operation of a forklift.
9. Ensure facility maintenance through housekeeping, keeping product and facility secure, and maintaining the assets of the facility.
10. Performs other assignments as directed.

About you:

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Required.

Skilled and knowledgeable use of forklift mount radio-frequency (RF) system.

Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, interpret and record documents such as safety, BOM, SQF, and GMP rules, and procedure manuals. Ability to use scales and have general math skills in percentages, fractions, and decimals.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Paid time off, plus generous holiday time.

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.