[Remote] Operator I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth, committed to sustainability and innovation in manufacturing. The Operator I operates production machinery to ensure product quality and compliance with safety regulations, while also performing various responsibilities related to production processes. Responsibilities Perform set up, operate, and maintain various machinery and equipment by starting observing machines for color and verify weight of products Control equipment operations to regulate size, speed, temperature, and consistency of products Knowledge of various productions to be manufactured to include temperatures and viscosity. Verify viscosity of finished product and adjust as needed Dismantle equipment, including extruders and conveyors for cleaning Responsible for requesting and transferring raw materials from storage silo to daily bin. Record raw material incoming number on production order sheet Enter recipe data according to the production schedule Adjust pre-refiner/refiner and conch temperatures according to recipe and customer specifications. Add fat, flavors and emulsifiers to conch or horizontal tanks Pump product from conches to finished/vertical tanks according to production schedule Responsible for basic and preventative maintenance, report improvements needed to the supervisor Sample finished product and fill drums and pails with finished product Cross train to perform all functions of Line Worker, Mixer Attendant and Melter Comply with all company and department specific quality, safety, SQF, and GMP policies and procedures Skills High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required Three to six months related experience and/or specific On the Job Training (OJT) under supervision Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety, SQF, and GMP rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to use scales and have general math skills in percentages, fractions, and decimals Ability to follow both written and oral instructions and demonstrate suitable decision-making skills Teamwork and Cooperation – genuine intention to work cooperatively with others as part of a team Initiative – doing more than required or expected in the job Customer Service Orientation – help or serve others, to meet their needs; focus efforts on discovering and meeting customer needs Concern for Order, Quality and Accuracy – monitors and checks quality of own work Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PLC control panels, LX and Maintenance Work preferred Benefits 12 paid holidays Generous PTO Your birthday off Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. 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. Company Overview With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Zürich, Zurich, CHE, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Barry Callebaut Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.