Quality Technician

CLASEN QUALITY CHOCOLATE•Watertown, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a world-class manufacturer of chocolate and innovative coatings. We have recently been awarded the Top Workplaces Award by the WI State Journal [https://madison.com/no-2-large-servant-leadership-a-theme-at-clasen-quality-chocolate/article_f46c29f8-b8d9-5866-83e4-9cffbd602128.html]- No. 2 Large Employer and the Benefits Award. CQC has been growing double digits annually because of our flexibility, commitment, respect and integrity, and we are looking for quality individuals to join our team. Working for a family-owned company provides you with the opportunity to wear many different “hats,” make a difference every day, and have fun doing it! We are committed to being an Employer of Choice in Southern Wisconsin and offering our employees a variety of traditional and unconventional benefits. We are currently accepting applications for a Quality Technician in our State-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watertown, WI, conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee. This is a regular, full-time position on DAYS. Day shift works: 4:55am to 5:25pm, 3-4 days per week. (Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thurs. Because you're only working 3-4 days per week, you have more full days off for hobbies and time with friends and family. Also, there is 8-hours of built-in overtime during your 4-day workweek. If you work an extra shift outside your normal schedule, it is paid at double-time. JOB SUMMARY: Execute the quality systems and programs to prevent or eliminate food safety risks and product quality defects in new and existing products. Provides Quality Assurance support to production and maintenance personnel. The Quality Technician maintains the authority to cease operations in the event that compliance to quality standards are not being met.

Requirements

Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook etc.
Experience demonstrating the ability to be detail-oriented and quality-focused.
Ability to become HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certified within one year.
Interpersonal skills
Good time management skills
Focus on Quality
Accuracy and Detail Oriented

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of CQC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements.
Execute the quality systems and programs to prevent or eliminate food safety risks and product quality defects in new and existing products.
Provide Quality Assurance support for Production and Maintenance on the shifts.
Actively monitor the production floor for compliance to quality systems and programs.
Conduct internal Quality and Food Safety training.
Conduct internal audits (Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices [GMP’s], Sanitation, etc.)
Control non-conforming product according to company policy.
Hold/Release of finished products/ingredients in the computer inventory database.
Conduct physical hold inventory.
Conduct glass & brittle plastic audits.
Interact with Production, Maintenance, Customer Service, Procurement, R & D, and Customers.
Assist in investigation activities for adverse events, Incident Investigation reports and customer complaints.
Coordinate collection and submission of finished product samples.
Perform all tasks assigned by the supervisor, while following all company, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
Maintain regular attendance at work, and work overtime as needed.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Low deductible and copays, LASIK reimbursement, Adults orthodontics)
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Match – up to 5%
Paid Vacation, Personal and Volunteer days plus 11 holidays
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Wellness: Free fruit, insurance discounts, gym and run/walk/bike event reimbursement, free wellness checks
Scholarships – Employee, spouse, and children
College Savings Match – 529 plans
Summer Camp Reimbursement – children of employees
Tuition reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Onsite Fitness Facility
Bonus Potential – Perfect Attendance ($300+ quarterly) & Year-End (5%+)
Double Time Pay
Annual Bonus Potential – 5%+
Free chocolate and coating!