Technician, Maintenance

Technician, Maintenance

Location: Chicago, US, 60654

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

The Maintenance Technician I position is responsible for supporting and safely maintaining Barry Callebaut equipment to produce the highest quality product. In performing the above function, GMP practices, HACCP, and OSHA requirements are to be satisfied. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and preventive maintenance of Barry Callebaut LLC operations.
• Support production by ensuring the safe and proper operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.
• Flexible to cover assigned shift but willing to cover other shifts when needed or required.
• Ensure the proper documentation of repairs, listing parts, record keeping, and following the workflow process.
• Help in the training of new employees, both production and maintenance, when required.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment.
• Participate in the safety-related training programs.
• Perform duties with or without close supervision.
• Coordinate and complete projects, on occasion with outside vendors.
• Fabricate parts and perform welding on equipment.
• Generate work orders, complete work orders, and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Communicate with supervisor for direction, to keep supervisor informed of problems and equipment that is not operating properly.
• Perform established PM and corrective activities and identify new opportunities for improvement.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, and Safety regulations and guidelines.
• General facility maintenance i.e., plumbing, painting.

About You

High school diploma or GED. Two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing site. Knowledge of the maintenance area (Troubleshooting, Problem-Solving, Technicalities). Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Math, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required. Proficient in using a computer (MS Office). Ability to stand on a concrete floor for long periods of time. Must be able to work overtime as needed. Must be able to lift a minimum of 60lbs, often. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the facility.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. 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.