Handler I, Material

Barry Callebaut • American Canyon, CA

24d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Warehouse Lead, the Material Handler is responsible for keeping equipment clean and functioning properly and setting equipment parameters according to specifications and procedures for chocolate preparation. The role handles incoming and staged materials, storage and distribution, inventory checks, equipment inspection, and support for warehouse operations. It also requires following safety, quality, food-industry regulatory, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements, while helping maintain a safe and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of warehouse experience, including familiarity with material-handling equipment, warehouse layout, storage, and retrieval in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Forklift experience required.
• Good organizational, mathematical, written and oral communication, detail-orientation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adhere to GMP and food-safety rules.
• Ability to lift at least 25 kg (50 lbs.).
• Available for overtime when required.
• Available to work weekends.
• Detail- and results-oriented.
• Demonstrates passion for the products, team spirit, entrepreneurship, customer focus, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• SAP work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect inbound materials before acceptance and unloading to ensure conformance, and inspect staged loads, SU numbers, and customer specifications.
• Perform sample checks on inbound materials as required.
• Assign and store inbound materials.
• Supply raw materials and packaging to internal customers and restock unused materials as needed.
• Complete daily cycle counts accurately according to established auditing guidelines.
• Maintain and inspect motorized equipment daily before use.
• Support special project needs as necessary.
• Dislodge super bags when necessary, using only company-approved safety protection and procedures.
• Promote a safe and inclusive work environment.
• Notify the leader in charge of anomalies outside established procedures.
• Follow company safety rules and procedures and take care to protect oneself and colleagues.
• Report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions.
• Meet client quality and service expectations and comply with applicable food-industry regulations.
• Report potential or actual dangers to a superior and the Quality department.
• Keep the assigned area, tools, and equipment clean and tidy.
• Follow GMPs.
• Follow written and oral instructions and work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including benefits and vacation time.
• 12 paid holidays plus birthday off.
• Collaborative atmosphere with colleagues who are passionate about chocolate.
• Career growth opportunities in an organization that values development and internal career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED