Technician, QA(2nd)

Barry Callebaut - Saint Albans, VT

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Albans, VT

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Quality Technician at Barry Callebaut plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of chocolate and cocoa products throughout the production process. This position involves testing and inspecting products, compiling statistical data, and assisting with Total Quality Management programs. The technician will work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous learning and innovation, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainability and quality excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Commitment to sustainability through Forever Chocolate initiatives.