Machine Operator

CLASEN QUALITY CHOCOLATE • Watertown, WI

12d • $28 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a world-class manufacturer of chocolate and innovative coatings, recently awarded the Top Workplaces Award and the Benefits Award. CQC has been growing double digits annually due to its flexibility, commitment, respect, and integrity. The company is seeking quality individuals to join its team, offering the opportunity to wear many different hats, make a difference, and have fun in a family-owned company environment. CQC is committed to being an Employer of Choice in Southern Wisconsin and offers a variety of traditional and unconventional benefits. This is a full-time Machine Operator position in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watertown, WI. The pay range is $30.50/hr (includes shift differential) on NIGHTS. These are regular, full-time positions working 3-4 days per week, offering more full days off for hobbies and time with friends and family. There is 8-hours of built-in overtime during the 4-day workweek, and volunteering for an extra work day is paid at double-time if available.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of complex industrial experience (machine operation, troubleshooting, mechanical, etc.)
• Lift 55 pounds, sometimes repetitively
• Stand and walk for a 12-hour shift
• Communicate, write and read in English
• Perform math at an intermediate level (multiplication, division, fractions, etc.)
• Work at heights above 10 feet and in extreme heat
• Work with allergens, such as soy, milk, etc.
• Positive, can-do attitude and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate range-of-motion, strength, and physical stamina needed to safely perform the job in fast-paced work environment.
• Remain alert to safety hazards, maintain attention to stay on task, manage time effectively, and work independently and in a team to complete assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Food manufacturing experience would be helpful, but not required
• Previous experience lifting 55 lbs. is preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, RSS, Microsoft Navision, Plant Control Systems, and/or Label Management would be helpful

Responsibilities

• Read and understand coating recipes.
• Produce chocolate and coating in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures, and safety procedures.
• Display competency in material handling.
• Multi-task and maintain a team attitude.
• Be assigned to North or South plant responsibilities.
• Mixing: Read recipe and add ingredients to mixer or bulk tank by hand and by using the plant control system (PCS).
• Testing: Collect and test samples of product in various stages of the production process. Add necessary ingredients to the conches. Melt ingredients for production orders.
• Refining: Prepare and operate the pre-refiner, refiners, and conches to achieve desired fineness and viscosity.
• Chipline: Operate chipline depositor and troubleshoot color, shape, and size issues on finished products. Read, interpret, and mix bases, flavors, and dyes to meet product specifications. Melt ingredients for production orders. Collect and test samples of product in various stages of the production process. Add necessary ingredients to bulk tanks.
• Packaging: Operate all packaging equipment to ensure product meets customer standards and complete all required paperwork and checks.
• Sanitation: Utilize correct cleaning procedures to complete production and non-production cleaning responsibilities. Set up, tear down, and clean tanks, pipes, pumps, and plates.
• Train and certify in the areas noted above within the designated time frames.
• Make mixes and operate drum and pail filling equipment.
• Inspect product for color, shape, size, flavor, and viscosity issues.
• Read and interpret production and distribution schedules.
• Understand and display competency in using the plant control system (PCS) and human machine interfaces (HMI).
• Complete paperwork and log production information accurately (labor reports, recipe weight, waste sheets, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) sheets, etc.).
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Attend team, safety, and quality meetings, complete the necessary training / certification required by supervision, and train others as needed.
• Perform all tasks assigned by the supervisor, while following all company, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
• Cover for other employees while on break/lunch.
• Maintain regular attendance at work, and work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Bonus Potential – Perfect Attendance ($300+ quarterly) & Year-End (5%+)
• Double Time Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Low deductible and copays, LASIK reimbursement, adult orthodontics)
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Match – up to 5%
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Volunteer days plus 11 holidays
• Onsite Fitness Facility
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness: Free fruit, insurance discounts, gym and run/walk/bike event reimbursement, free wellness checks
• Scholarships – Employee, spouse, and children
• Summer Camp Reimbursement – children of employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Free chocolate and coating!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED