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. 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.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers by hand or using pallets, forklifts, or other equipment. This position ensures the quality of the products by enforcing SQF (food safety), GMP (general manufacturing practices), quality policy, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complies with all company and department-specific safety, SQF, and GMP policies and procedures.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material, and equipment needs.
• Lift and move pallets and products off and on shelves and trucks.
• Handle paperwork associated with product items.
• Assists with loading and unloading deliveries at retail, company warehouses, and supplier destinations by using hand jacks, electric low lifts, and forklifts.
• Timely and accurately load and unload tractor-trailer trucks per ticket requirements.
• Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage.
• Maintain accurate inventories.

About you:

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Required
• Prior forklift experience
• Skilled and knowledgeable use of forklift-mounted radio-frequency (RF) system.
• Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, interpret, and record documents such as safety, BOM, SQF, and GMP rules, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use scales and have general math skills in percentages, fractions, and decimals

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 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.