General Labor

Clasen Quality Chocolate; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Night shift differential $3/hr

Overtime in 4-day workweek

4-day workweek

Job summary

Clasen Quality Chocolate in Watertown, WI is seeking General Labor to support our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. You will melt and grind liquor and butter blocks, assist with chocolate production, and help maintain GMP/HACCP safety standards.

Shifts include day and night options with a $3 per hour night differential and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Built-in overtime during the 4-day workweek enhances earning potential for a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience lifting 55 lbs repeatedly.
• Manufacturing setting experience preferred.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Melt and grind 50 lb cocoa liquor and butter blocks.
• Move blocks to a table, remove packaging, and push onto conveyor.
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Complete paperwork and log production information accurately.
• Maintain sanitation and GMP/HACCP procedures.
• Attend safety and quality meetings and training.

Skills

Lifting 55 lbs

Stand/walk full shift

English communication

Math skills

Work at heights

Allergen handling

Positive attitude

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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. 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 General Labor in our State-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watertown, WI, conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee. 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). $2,000 sign-on bonus NIGHTS: 4:55pm-5:25am. Nights Option 1: Wednesday-Friday, every other Saturday. $2000 sign-on bonus 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.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• 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.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Experience lifting 55 lbs. on a repetitive basis is preferred Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred Experience operating a forklift is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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 afety hazards, maintain attention to stay on task, manage time effectively, and work independently and in a team to complete assigned tasks.