Operator - Team 1 in Banbury

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!

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Production Line Operator to join our manufacturing team.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment to ensure the efficient manufacture of high-quality chocolate products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and hygiene.

Working as part of a busy production environment, you will play a key role in ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Monitor production processes and carry out routine quality checks to ensure products meet specification.
• Identify and report equipment, product quality, or process issues, making adjustments where appropriate.
• Support production line changeovers and equipment set-up activities.
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Assist with cross-training activities and provide support across different production lines when required.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety, and company procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

• GCSE Maths (or equivalent) or good numerical skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and confidence working with machinery and equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work accurately and safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work a continuous shift pattern.
• Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing or a production environment.
• Fork Lift Truck (FLT) licence.
• Experience operating automated production equipment.
• Personal Qualities

We're looking for someone who is

• Enthusiastic and proactive.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Quality conscious with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous improvement and best practice.
• A confident communicator with a positive attitude.
• Committed to working safely and supporting colleagues.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion.

United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think.

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #one BC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further informationhere .

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