Associate, Warehouse at Barry Callebaut Chicago, IL

Associate, Warehouse job at Barry Callebaut. Chicago, IL.

Associate, Warehouse Location: Chicago, US, 60654

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!

The Warehouse Associate will handle shipping and receiving duties, be responsible for material handling, and product staging. Shelve and organize inventory and keep the warehouse clean and orderly. Inventory checks and inventory reporting.

• Safe operation of the forklift vehicle, including performance of a daily pre-operational and Operational Safety Checklist.
• Material handling as required throughout the production and warehouse areas.
• Picking and preparing product (raw material, finished goods).
• Unloading incoming and loading outgoing shipments.
• Checking weights of incoming raw materials.
• Must maintain the warehouse in a neat and orderly manner.
• Repair damaged cartons and bags.
• Utility functions as required.
• Must comply with all OSHA standards. Particularly ones that relate to forklift operation.
• Must promote a safe working environment and good GMPs.
• Committed to providing a safe food product.
• Works within all regulatory requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
• Team player with good communication skills
• Must be able to apply the supervisor’s directions
• Must be a results-oriented individual who thrives on situations involving pressure

• 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.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.