Operator III, Production (Liquid Lines)

Position title: Operator III, Production (Liquid Lines)

Reporting to: Lead, Production

Location: American Canyon, CA 

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: 

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

● 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 when required.

● Available to work on the weekends.

● Teamwork: Cooperation, being assisted, participating in group activities.

● Initiative / Proactivity: Do more than expected in its position, carrying ideas for improvement and actively participate in its implementation.

● Customer orientation: Focus our efforts on meeting our clients’ needs.

● Respect: Respect our colleagues and the company.

 

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

● Competitive compensation (Starting at $27 per hour) package including salary, benefits, and vacation time 

● 12 paid holidays PLUS your birthday off!

● Collaborative atmosphere with like-minded individuals who are passionate about chocolate

● The ability to grow yo