Food Technologist Production / Operator (m/f/d) 100%

About the job

You won’t be standing on an assembly line with us. You operate systems that work with a patented process and see how cocoa beans are transformed into powder, butter, extracts, and chocolate.

At Oro de Cacao in Freienbach SZ, we process cocoa differently from others. With our patented production process, we set new standards in cocoa processing. This way, flavours and valuable ingredients are better preserved. The systems have been operational since 2022, are highly automated, and meet the highest quality standards according to FSSC 22000.

For our production team, we are looking for someone who enjoys working with modern systems and wants to understand why a process runs the way it does. We continuously develop our process and rely on your knowledge and expertise.

What you will do with us

You will accompany the production of our cocoa products up to the semi-finished products or the finished chocolate. You ensure that production is safe, efficient, and of impeccable quality. Depending on workload, we work in a shift model.

At the system

• Production of cocoa products along our production processes
• Operation, monitoring, and control of the production systems assigned to you
• Smooth and efficient production flow

Quality and safety

• Conduct quality controls and document the relevant production and quality values comprehensively
• Co-responsibility for our quality, hygiene, and safety standards

Thinking ahead and improving

• You recognise and report deviations and help to find the cause
• Participation in process optimisations and internal projects related to cocoa processing, extraction, and chocolate production

What you should know beforehand

Producing high-quality products also means cleaning. Cleaning and hygiene work on the systems and in the production rooms are a fixed part of the job, as is accurate documentation. This is one of the keys to success.

What you bring with you

You enjoy practical work and want to understand how a process works and how to improve it. Ideally, you bring the following:

• Completed basic training in the food industry, for example as a Food Technologist EFZ, or a comparable qualification
• Further training at the level of professional examination, higher technical college, or university of applied sciences is an advantage
• Professional experience in food production and with production machines and systems; experience in chocolate or cocoa processing is a plus
• Technical understanding and enthusiasm for modern production and process systems
• Confident handling of system controls, common MS Office applications, and ERP systems
• Very good German skills and ability to communicate in English
• A strong awareness of quality and hygiene
• You work independently and reliably and seek solutions.
• You enjoy working in a team and like it when there is movement in production.
• You take responsibility and enjoy learning new things.

What you get with us

• Varied work with a lot of personal responsibility and scope to help shape the development of our processes
• A patented production process that you won’t find anywhere else
• Short decision-making paths and a supportive team with great passion for cocoa and chocolate
• Lived values: Innovation, Quality, Respect, Fairness, and Courage
• Contemporary employment and attractive social benefits
• Internal development and support for external training and further education
• Free parking, good public transport connections, as well as free coffee, tea, and water
• Staff discounts, concessions, and other benefits

Interested?

Then send your complete application documents by e-mail