Production Associate II

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Eddystone (Delaware County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Flexibility in the workplace

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. in Eddystone, Delaware, is looking for an Associate to manage material handling, product dumping, and packaging processes. This role involves collaborating closely with the production team to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will understand GMP and HACCP standards while maintaining food safety and quality. A high school diploma and basic computer skills are required. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Able to stand for 12-hour shifts.
• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute compliant material handling and production operations.
• Maintain product quality and food safety standards.
• Operate forklifts and move materials as needed.
• Document material movements in SAP and maintain records.
• Collaborate with operators for continuous operation.

Skills

Basic Computer Literacy

Understanding and communicating in English

Basic troubleshooting exposure

Inventory and recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Associate is responsible for the movement of materials, product dumping and powder packaging across the site. The role involves collaborating closely with the operator to ensure a smooth process.

In this role you will learn about Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) as well as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), which are critical to ensure the quality of our product.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute safe, compliant, and efficient material handling and production/packaging operations.
• Maintain product quality and food safety (GMP, HACCP, regulatory compliance). Ensure accurate inventory control, logistics flow, and documentation. Support end-to-end supply chain operations (receiving - processing - packaging - shipping).
• Support end-to-end supply chain operations under supervisor direction, with increasing ownership, including troubleshooting, process improvement and cross-functional support.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow GMP practices (5S, cleanliness), HACCP, OSHA standards. Maintain a safe work environment and complete safety checklists and training. Daily (operations, PPE, behavior), monthly (safety training completion). Full ownership at the individual level; accountable for zero incidents.
• Quality Assurance & Product Integrity: Inspect materials (damage, weight, sealing), monitor metal detectors, magnets, sieves, filters. Perform sampling and QA handoff. Daily per batch per shipment. First-line quality verification. Compliance with food safety standards.
• Material Handling & Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts, move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods as needed. Direct execution; high physical interaction. Expectation for zero material movement errors.
• Production Support: Feed packaging lines, perform cake dumping into silos, collaborate with line operator daily on continuous operation. Correct material-to-silo alignment and continuous supply to avoid downtime.
• Documentation & Recordkeeping: Record material movements (SAP). Maintain manual logs and SAP entries. Track finished goods movements. Maintain chain-of-custody documentation (daily, per transaction). Full accountability for accuracy.
• Zero safety incidents.
• Zero line waiting time for cake/packaging.

About you

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Computer Literacy preferred (SAP exposure and basic Microsoft Office knowledge beneficial).
• Able to understand and communicate in English.
• Basic equipment operation and exposure to manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting.
• Inventory and recordkeeping understanding.
• Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted, able to stand and remain on their feet for 12-hour shifts.
• Work in a non-climate-control environment. Temperature can rise to 130 F in certain areas.
• Comfortable working in environments with exposure to cocoa dust, debris, grease, and slippery surfaces.
• Punctual and reliable; shift starts at 5:45 (am/pm depending on shift) and finishes at 6:00 (pm/am depending on shift).

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, and your birthday off.
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature.
• 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 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.