About the Role
The Production Associate supports safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations at Barry Callebauts Eddystone, Pennsylvania facility. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role is responsible for material handling, ingredient preparation, packaging support, inventory accuracy, and production documentation. The position plays an important role in maintaining production flow, ensuring food safety compliance, and delivering high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Follow GMP, HACCP, OSHA, food safety, 5S, and company safety standards.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while properly using required PPE.
- Inspect raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products to ensure quality, accuracy, and product integrity.
- Operate forklifts and approved material handling equipment to receive, transport, stage, and store materials.
- Supply production lines with ingredients and packaging materials to support continuous operations.
- Perform ingredient dumping, ingredient melting, and powder packaging activities as required.
- Accurately follow recipes, batch instructions, and production orders.
- Record inventory movements, production transactions, and operational data in SAP and manual documentation systems.
- Maintain inventory accuracy, material traceability, and chain-of-custody documentation.
- Identify and escalate quality, equipment, and process concerns to support product integrity and operational efficiency.
- Support waste reduction, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively in English is required.
- Manufacturing or production environment experience is preferred.
- Forklift operation experience or certification is preferred.
- Basic equipment operation and troubleshooting skills are preferred.
- Experience with inventory control, recordkeeping, SAP, or Microsoft Office is an advantage.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability skills are required.
- Flexibility to cross-train, work overtime, and provide shift coverage as business needs require