General Labor

Clasen Quality Chocolate, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Onsite fitness facility

401(k) matching

Job summary

Clasen Quality Chocolate, Inc. in Watertown, WI, is seeking General Laborers for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. You will melt and grind liquor and butter blocks, aid production, and follow GMP/HACCP safety procedures.

The role offers a 4-day workweek with day and night shifts; starting pay 23.50/hr with a 3.00/night differential, plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. Full benefits and overtime are included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Melt and grind 50 lb cocoa liquor and butter blocks; move blocks to table, remove packaging, and push onto conveyor belt.
• Move ingredients in/out of racking to stage room for melting.
• Collect and test samples of liquor and butter as needed (NIR).
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Complete paperwork and log production information (inventory sheets, waste sheets, MSS sheets).
• Sanitation: maintain cleanliness of liquor/butter room and perform periodic cleaning per procedures.
• Attend team, safety, and quality meetings; complete required training and train others as needed.
• Perform tasks assigned by supervisor; adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Lift 55 pounds

Stand and walk entire shift

English communication (read/write)

Intermediate math

Work at heights >10 ft & in extreme 30

Job description

Job Description

New hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus*

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 everyday, 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.

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
• Summer Camp Reimbursement – children of employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Free chocolate and coating!
• Onsite Fitness Facility
• Bonus Potential – Perfect Attendance ($300+ quarterly) & Year-End (5%+)
• Double Time Pay

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 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:

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 all