Production Associate

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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!

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor the Associate is responsible for the movement of materials, product dumping and powder packaging across the site. Closely collaborating with the operator to ensure a smooth process. In the role you will learn about Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) as well as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Poins which are critical to ensure the quality of our product.

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.

• Execute safe, compliant, and efficient material handling and production/packaging operations. Maintain product quality and food safety (GMP, HACCP, regulatory compliance).
• Ensure accurate inventory control, logistics flow, and documentation. Support end‑to‑end supply chain operations (receiving → processing → packaging → shipping)
• The roles operate under supervisor direction, with increasing ownership with more seniority, especially in:
  Troubleshooting, Process improvement and Cross-functional support.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Follow GMP (5S, Cleanliness) , HACCP, OSHA standards. Maintain safe work environment. Complete safety checklists and training. Daily (operations, PPE, behavior), Monthly (safety training completion). Full ownership at individual level; accountable for zero incidents
• Quality Assurance & Product Integrity:
  Inspect materials (damage, weight, sealing), Monitor metal detectors. Monitor and clean Magnets, sieves, filters. Perform sampling and QA handoff. Daily / per batch / per shipment. First-line quality verification. Compliance with food safety standards
• Material Handling & Equipment Operation:
  Operate forklifts, Move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods as needed. Direct execution; high physical interaction. Expectation for Zero material movement errors.
• Production Support:
  Feed packaging lines, Perform cake dumping into silos, Collaborate with Line Operator, daily on continuous operation. Direct operational execution, expectation to Correct material-to-silo alignment and Continuous supply to avoid downtime.
• Documentation & Recordkeeping:
  Record material movements (SAP). Maintain manual logs and SAP entries. Track finished goods movements. Maintain chain-of-custody documentation, Daily / per transaction. Full accountability for accuracy.
• Indirect financial impact for role:
  • Inventory accuracy → impacts financial reporting & working capital
  • Product damage reduction → cost savings
  • Waste handling → cost control
• Operational quantitative expectations:

• Safety incidents
• Material movement errors
• Line waiting time for Cake/Packaging

• This role is set in Eddystone, PA.
• With Eddystone being the current Cocoa site in the USA, customers and sister sites depend on our…