Operator IV, Production (flex)

Barry Callebaut; American Canyon (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Birthday off

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Barry Callebaut is seeking a Production Operator IV – Flex to manage Liquid, Molding and Packaging operations and to support Production Leads daily. You will monitor KPIs, troubleshoot interfaces, and train peers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in food manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, and a proactive, autonomous work style. Weekend flexibility and overtime are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of production manufacturing experience, ideally in the Food Manufacturing Industry.
• Mechanical ability/aptitude.
• Good organization, math, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Self-motivated, must work autonomously with a minimum of supervision.
• Teamwork: cooperative, assist and being assisted, participate in group activities.
• Initiative and Proactive: Do more than expected in the position, carrying ideas for improvement and actively participate in its implementation.
• Available to flexible schedules (weekends) and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate at full capacity and autonomously the role and responsibilities carried out by Operator I, II, and III; following the Production Lead and Supervisor priority direction.
• Enter, review and analyze KPIs, confirmations and downtime report in SAP and Data Backbone.
• Operate and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA/PLC Interface.
• Review and correct MUV and Process Orders Confirmations.
• Support and improve efficient equipment operation training, CCP training, and onboarding training.
• Follow and support enforcing safety, GMPs, 5S, and housekeeping standards and policies.
• Notify the shift Supervisor in charge of any anomaly that is outside the procedure.
• Support CI Process by being part of RCA, CAPA and 8 step problem-solving work streams and team boards.
• Support POKA Project implementation across the Site.

Skills

Production experience

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Material handling

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexible schedule

Tools

SAP

Data Backbone

HMI/SCADA/PLC

SCADA

PLC Interface

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 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.

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Production Operator IV – Flex Position will be responsible for all the phases of the Liquid, Molding and Packaging operations where the support and coverage is required, as well to support the Production Leads in daily operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate at full capacity and autonomously the role and responsibilities carried out by Operator I, II, and III; following the Production Lead and Supervisor priority direction.
• Enter, review and analyze KPIs, confirmations and downtime report in SAP and Data Backbone.
• Operate and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA/PLC Interface.
• Review and correct MUV and Process Orders Confirmations.
• Support and improve efficient equipment operation training, CCP training, and onboarding training.
• Follow and support enforcing safety, GMPs, 5S, and housekeeping standards and policies.
• Notify the shift Supervisor in charge of any anomaly that is outside the procedure.
• Support CI Process by being part of RCA, CAPA and 8 step problem-solving work streams and team boards.
• Support POKA Project implementation across the Site.

About you:

• Minimum 3 years of production manufacturing experience, ideally in the Food Manufacturing Industry.
• Mechanical ability/aptitude, a plus.
• Good organization, math, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Self-motivated, must work autonomously with a minimum of supervision.
• Teamwork: cooperative, assist and being assisted, participate in group activities.
• Initiative and Proactive: Do more than expected in the position, carrying ideas for improvement and actively participate in its implementation.
• Available to flexible schedules (weekends) and overtime when required.
• Eager to exceed expectations and challenge yourself in an environment of growth.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary (Starting at $27.50 depending on experience) 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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.