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Barry Callebaut Lead Forklift Operator in Eddystone, Pennsylvania
Lead Forklift Operator
Location:
Eddystone, PA, US, PA 19022
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!
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.
This position is responsible for leading the shipping and receiving duties, including material handling, product staging, inventory and cleanliness of the warehouse.
Key responsibilities include:
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements
Operate forklift vehicles in a safe manner
Perform all functions of Material Handler
Support OJT’s with new hires
Perform daily per-operational and Operational Safety Checklist
Pick and prepare outbound shipments with accuracy and efficiency
Check special instructions per customer
Maintain warehouse to a neat and orderly standard
Repair damaged cartons and bags
Understand the production flow and pallet per hour standards according to “support push load”
Comply with all OSHA standards, particularly forklift operation
Follow all regulatory requirements
Follow all Barry Callebaut policies
Monitor and report team issues back to Supervisor
Fill in for Supervisor as needed
About you:
High School diploma or GED, required
Mechanical ability/aptitude, a plus
Valid motorized license, required
SAP and WMS knowledge preferred as well as math skills
Forklift experience, required
Excellent Safety record
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
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
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.
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