Senior Machine Liquid Operator & Team Lead – Chocolate

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Birthday off

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. is seeking an Operator 3, Machine Liquid - Utility in St. Albans. The role covers all phases of transforming raw materials into finished chocolate products with a 20% shift differential.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years in food manufacturing. The position requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and comfortable working under varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Must lead a small team with effective delegation and collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Proficient in basic math for production calculations.
• Basic computer knowledge and SAP data entry experience preferred.
• Quality/Sensory training and Chocolate Manufacturing knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Operator 2 and 3 duties for Liquid – Mixer/Refiner and Coating.
• Adjust processing temperatures and fineness per recipe and specs.
• Add raw materials per recipes and verify viscosity.
• Enter production data and schedule into SAP.
• Lead small team projects and provide shift coverage as needed.
• Train Level 2 and Level 3 Operators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Math skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. is seeking an Operator 3, Machine Liquid - Utility in St. Albans. The role covers all phases of transforming raw materials into finished chocolate products with a 20% shift differential.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years in food manufacturing. The position requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and comfortable working under varying temperatures.