January 29th, 2022 at 12:37 pm
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
Production Relief Personnel (White Zone Operator) is responsible for the monitoring of various machines at the White Zone sections of the cocoa processing plant as well as performing process control activity and quality control of products at these stages of the production process. Production Relief Personnel will be reporting to the Shift Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full implementation of the QMS procedures related to production and communicates proposed changes to the Management Representative. This includes the documentation and approval of procedures and work instructions, process forms etc. as appropriate.
- Carry out regular inspections of the Buhler line winnower and grinding lines equipment with the view of identifying/sensing potential problems or deviations and take proactive actions on any observations made to ensure smooth running of the lines.
- Takes nibs samples from the Buhler line winnower, liquor samples from the grinding lines equipment and cooler for process control and physicochemical analysis according to existing sampling plans and system procedures.
- Carry out physicochemical analysis on line samples as per existing system procedures.
- Routine monitoring and controlling grinding lines activities and performance to ensure smooth running of equipment.
- Responsible for accurate and complete recording of all data generated in the course of his monitoring and operational duties as defined by the records management system in place.
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling critical control points (CCP’s) on the grinding lines and Buhler winnower as follows:
- Inspecting, weighing, disposal of vibratory sieve debris and replacement of waste bag according to defined frequency in the HACCP plan
- Inspect and clean inline magnets on the lines according to defined frequency in the HACCP plan and fill the appropriate OPRP records.
- Support Planned Maintenance and other intervention activities on white zone equipment as follows:
- Cleaning and overseeing of all cleaning work on the Barth and Buhler lines equipment as may be assigned by the maintenance planner.
- Disinfection of Barth and Buhler lines equipment in the white zone after each maintenance intervention.
- Monitor’s the Barth and Buhler lines equipment in the white zone for smooth start-up.
- Support Planned Maintenance and other intervention activities on the Grinding lines as follows:
- Cleaning and disinfection of equipment and equipment parts as may be assigned by the maintenance planner.
- Washing and changing of magnetic ports as per schedule
- Changing and disposal of vibrating sieves debris
- Relieve the Control Room Operator to prevent line stoppages during break.
- Ensure high GMP and hygienic standards are maintained at the white zone area during the shift.
About You
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technician II or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 1 year hands-on post qualification in the food manufacturing industry (cocoa process will be a plus)
- Good knowledge of cocoa processing and cocoa product rheology.
- Good communication skills and a team player
- Strong analytical skills, well organized and detail oriented.
- Good knowledge of the food processing industry, Food Safety Defense and HACCP
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, SAP, POKA and Maximo applications
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. #oneBC – Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
Method Of Application
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Closing Date: 11th February 2022