Operator III, Production (Liquid Lines 2AM - 2PM)

Position title: Operator III, Production (Liquid Line)

Reporting to: Lead, Production 

Location: American Canyon, California

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.

About the role: 

Under the direction of the Production Lead, the Production Operator III will be responsible for all phases of transforming raw materials into finished product.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure the cleaning and optimum condition of the equipment before and / or during production. Otherwise, notify the Shift Leader.

• Ensure that there are no differences between the material used and that requested to produce. 

• Adjust pre-refiner/refiner and conch temperatures and product fineness according to recipe and customer specifications.

• Manually add raw materials like powders, fat, flavors and emulsifiers in different parts of the process according to recipes.

• Adjust products according to meet quality specifications before sending them to finished product tanks.

• Carry out the elaboration of the chocolate according to the process specifications.

• Enter recipe data according to production schedule.

• Record raw material incoming number on production order sheet.

• Review the conching cycles of each product.

• Enters performance confirmations and shift information into SAP.

• Pump product from conches to finished/vertical tanks according to production schedule.

• Take product samples for quality checks.

• Follow priorities set up by the Leader. 

• Use of rework melter. 

• Notify the leader in charge of any anomaly that is outside the procedure. 

• Turn off equipment when they are not in operation. 

• Respect the safety rules and take care of yourself and your colleagues respecting and following the safety procedures in force in the company. 

• Report unsafe acts and conditions. 

• Participate of mandatory trainings.

• Commit to fulfill the expectations of quality and service of the clients, as well as the current regulatory compliance applicable to the food industry. 

• Responsible for reporting any situation of potential or real danger to your superior and the Quality department. 

• Keep the area, tools and equipment in your care clean and tidy. 

• Clean floors and hallways in your area and support other areas when required. 

• Support in cleaning nozzle plates, packaging lines, reworking, re-packaging.

• Firmly follow the GMP’s

Education:

 

• High school diploma or equivalency.

 

Work Experience:

 

• Minimum 3 year of production manufacturing experience.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions. 

• Ability to operate material handling equipment.

• Good organization, math, written and oral communication, detail orientated, interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated, must work autonomously with a minimum of supervision.

• Must be able to adhere to all GMP and food safety rules.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

• Experience driving forklift is a plus.

• Detail & results oriented.

• Ability to lift at least 25 Kg (50 Lbs.)

• Available for overtime