Apprentice Tech, Maintenance Location: St. Albans, US, 05478 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! Position title: Maintenance Technician Apprentice Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor Location: St. Albans, VT About the role: This successful candidate will attend classes and receive hands-on training to become a fully trained technician. The candidate will be expected to take on higher level maintenance tasks as the program progresses. The duration of the program is two (2) years. Upon successful completion the apprentice will transition to a full-time Maintenance Technician. SHIFT HOURS: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm Key responsibilities include: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements Participate in hands-on learning through a twenty four (24) month internal program Installing, maintaining (PM's), trouble shooting and repairing mechanical and electrical issues Cross-functional learning with Maintenance Department Participate in team activities including quality, safety and root cause analysis About you: High school diploma or GED, required Ability to problem solve Experience using computers, preferred Ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to work at high heights, ie. on roofs, aerial lifts, elevated platforms, up to 50 feet while wearing fall protection and proper PPE Able to lift 75 lbs, frequently with mechanical assistance Able to lift 50 lbs, regularly Able to lift 100 lbs, occasionally Kneel, squat, bend, stoop; frequently Twist, stretch, reach overhead, frequently Able to stand for long periods of time Able to walk up and down stairs, frequently Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures inside and outside the facility Noise level can exceed .85 decibels Finger dexterity Ability to use computer screens for periods of time Ability to sit for periods of time What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off 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. 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. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clicking here.