Machine Operator

Clasen Quality Chocolate; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clasen Quality Chocolate is seeking a Technician to read coating recipes and produce chocolate and coating per GMPs and HACCP. You will operate mixers, conches, chipline, and packaging lines, ensuring product quality while maintaining accurate production records.

The role requires flexibility, safety focus, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced plant. The job emphasizes teamwork, adherence to plant control systems, and the opportunity to contribute to a family-owned manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of complex industrial experience (machine operation, troubleshooting, mechanical, etc.).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, RSS, Microsoft Navision, Plant Control Systems, and/or Label Management.

Responsibilities

• Read recipe and add ingredients to mixer or bulk tank using plant control system.
• Operate chipline depositor and troubleshoot color, shape, and size issues.
• Melt ingredients for production orders and monitor quality parameters.
• Inspect product for color, shape, size, flavor, and viscosity; maintain documentation.
• Perform all tasks with safety, GMPs, HACCP, and SAP/HMI system familiarity.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Navision

Plant Control Systems

Label Management

RSS

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 full-time Machine
Operators in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watertown,
WI, conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee. Pay range is
$30.50/hr (includes shift differential) on NIGHTS and $27.50/hr on
DAYS. These are regular, full-time positions. DAYS: 4:55am - 5:25pm.
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat. Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thurs. $2000 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 is 8-hours of
built-in overtime during your 4-day workweek. Last, if you want to
volunteer for an extra work day and its available, it is paid at
double-time. JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of a Technician is to 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,
and also display competency in material handling. The Technician must
also possess a great deal of flexibility in their ability to multi-task
and maintain a team attitude in all actions taken. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. A
Technician would be assigned to North or South plant responsibilities.
North Plant: 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. South
Plant: 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 qualit 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. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: High School
Diploma or equivalent 3 years of complex industrial experience (machine
operation, troubleshooting, mechanical, etc.) Food manufacturing
Experience Would Be Helpful, But Not Required Previous Experiencelifting 55 lbs. is preferred Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, RSS,
Microsoft Navision, Plant Control Systems, and/or Label Management would
be helpful SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 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. *******