POSITION TITLE: Quality Technician

 

REPORTING TO: Quality Supervisor

 

LOCATION: St. Albans, VT

 

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.

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.  May suggest or recommend changes regarding special requirements.  May assist with Total Quality Management programs.

 

SHIFT HOURS:  Wednesday - Saturday 3:00pm - 1:30am

 

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.

 

Review and prepare samples for shipment for key/ critical retail customers including appropriate forms and weight control charts.  Update, review and analyze weight for regular retail control charts. Perform water/air sampling including accompanying data entry. Obtain monthly water reports from the City, review and sign. Responsible for Degree of Differences panel preparation, communication and reports. Set up for blocking and sampling during production for customer analysis. Create and modify ISO forms as needed. Release emails for sample room, work with Inventory Coordinators for inventory adjustments and rework conversions. Food Allergen Research and Resource Program or external lab sample preparation including forms. Responsible for swabbing & inventory levels including reordering and changes. Perform production floor quality verification of critical to quality parameters Set up rework for SAP conversion and labels. Responsible for food and employee safety as well as meeting all regulatory requirements for both. Prepare and change as needed presentation slides with accurate data. Performing lab testing as needed Support both liquid and solid raw material reception for compliance to BC quality standards Train operators and perform ring tests for analytical equipment Maintain and order supplies for lab equipment

 

About you:

 

High school diploma or GED Minimum (2) two years inspection/production experience in a food manufacturing environment. High degree of computer literacy (Microsoft Office and SAP) with excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

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.