Job Description

Ensure continuous material supply to production by efficiently coordinating forklift movements and material staging.

Handler, Material(C)

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!

Position Title: Material Handler

Reporting To: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: St. Albans, VT

About the role:

This position is responsible for conveying (by forklift/handcart and/or high-racker) all necessary materials for continuous supply to all internal manufacturing departments. Retrieval, verification, transfer and storage of all materials externally supplied as well as internally manufactured products.

Shift Hours: Wednesday 1:00pm – 7:15pm and Thursday Friday and Saturday 7:00am – 7:15pm.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements
  • Operate forklift vehicles in a safe manner
  • Perform material handling as required throughout the production and warehouse areas
  • Perform visual inspection of all inbound/outbound materials prior to acceptance or loading to ensure conformance as well as inspection of staged loads, SU numbers and customer specifications
  • Perform sample checks on inbound materials as required
  • Assign and store all inbound materials
  • Provide raw materials and packaging to internal customers
  • Restock unused materials as needed
  • Complete daily cycle counts accurately per established auditing guidelines
  • Identify and report all motorized equipment failure prior to use
  • Support special project needs as is necessary

About You

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical ability/aptitude, a plus

Good communication skills both verbally and written

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a warehouse environment including familiarity material handling equipment, warehouse layout, storage and retrieval in a food-manufacturing environment.

Valid motor vehicle license, required

SAP and WMS knowledge preferred as well as math skills.

Excellent safety record

Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time Bend, squat, stretch, reach; frequently

Ability to climb stairs, often

Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs, often

Comfortable working at heights

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the facility

Noise level can exceed.85 decibels

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off

Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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.

Operate forklift vehicles in a safe manner, Perform material handling throughout production and warehouse areas, Perform visual inspection of inbound/outbound materials prior to acceptance or loading, Complete daily cycle counts, Provide raw materials and packaging to internal customers