General Labor

About the role

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 - 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.

We are currently accepting applications for General Labor in our State-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watertown, WI, conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of General labor is to melt and grind liquor and butter blocks, and clean equipment and building. Assist with the production of chocolate and coating in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedure, And Safety Procedures.

• Melt and grind 50 lb. cocoa liquor and butter blocks.
• Move blocks to a table, remove packaging, and push onto conveyor belt.
• Move ingredients in and out of racking to stage room for melting.
• Collect and test samples of liquor and butter as needed (NIR machine)
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Complete paperwork and log production information accurately (inventory sheets, waste sheets, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) sheets, etc.).
• Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness of liquor and/or butter room.
• Perform periodic cleaning at set frequency.
• Utilize correct cleaning procedures to complete production and non-production cleaning Responsibilities.
• Cover For Other Employees While On Break/lunch.
• 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.
• Maintain regular attendance at work, and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Experience lifting 55 lbs. on a repetitive basis is preferred. Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred. Experience operating a forklift is preferred.

Skills

• Lift 55 pounds on a continual basis
• Stand and walk for entire 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 and cold
• Work with allergens, such as peanut, 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.

Pay and Schedule

Pay starting at $23.50/hr (plus $3 shift differential for nights). These are full-time positions working:

• DAYS: 4:55am-5:25pm, Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• NIGHTS: 4:55pm-5:25am. Nights Option 1: Wednesday-Friday, every other Saturday. $2000 sign-on bonus
• NIGHTS: 4:55pm-5:25am. Nights Option 2: Sunday-Tuesday, every other Saturday. $2000 sign-on bonus + extra $1000

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 are 8-hours of built-in overtime during your 4-day workweek. Last, if you volunteer for an extra work day and its available, it is paid at double-time.

Benefits

We are committed to being an Employer of Choice in Southern Wisconsin and offering our employees a variety of traditional and unconventional benefits.