Operator I

Operator ILocation: Chicago, US, 60654At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. 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!About the RoleThe Machine Operator, Level 1 position is responsible for operating finish refiners or Conches. He/She is responsible for helping ensure all products produced at this site meet all local and federal regulations and are safe and wholesome. In addition, meet all requirements mandated by FSSC 22000. Key responsibilities include:Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP, and HACCP requirementsResponsible for requesting and transferring raw materials from the storage silo to the daily binEnter recipe data according to the production scheduleAdjust pre-refiner/refiner and conche temperatures according to recipe and customer specificationsAdd fat, flavors, and emulsifiers to conche or tanks according to recipesPump product from conches to finished tanks according to production scheduleResponsible for basic and preventative maintenance, reporting improvements needed to the Lead/SupervisorVerify viscosity of finished product and adjust as neededVerify fineness of flake/paste and adjust as neededSample finished productResponsible for the cleanliness of all areas in the department, as well as following all GMP's and Safety and food safety regulationsVerify quality checks with magnet, sieve, date code verification, and case check weight verificationRun equipment: Milk System and Refiners or Milk System and ConchesClean machines, floors, and make sure the machine is organizedTrain with Level 2 Operators on machine setupAbout YouHigh school diploma or GED. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Math, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required. Proficient in using a computer (MS Office). One (1) year of manufacturing experience, a plus. Fork Lift and/or Handcart certification, a plus. Ability to stand on a concrete floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift a minimum of 60lbs, often. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the facility.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! 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.