Warehouse Technician

Clasen Quality Coatings , Inc.; Town of Milton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation, Holidays

Double Time Pay

Free chocolate and coating

Job summary

Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) in Milton, WI is hiring a Warehouse Technician for a night shift. The role supports inbound/outbound orders, staging ingredients, and inventory control while ensuring safety and quality procedures are followed.

You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, collaborating across teams to meet service goals. Starting pay is $25/hour with a $3/hour night differential; overtime is built in during the 4‑day week and opportunities exist for extra paid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial warehouse experience including forklift operation, WMS, and shipping/receiving.
• Knowledge of Excel/Word, D365, Plant Control Systems, and Label Management is helpful.
• Experience driving a forklift, spotter truck, or yard dog is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Verify and maintain records on incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Prepare shipping orders for UPS, FedEx, and others.
• Move ingredients and finished materials using the inventory system.
• Spot, load, and unload trailers and tankers with inspection forms and HACCP compliance.
• Receive, inspect, sample, tag, and route incoming materials; pick/pack/load orders.
• Complete paperwork (BOLs, orders, ProFormas) accurately and on time.
• Assist Transload operations including sugar/oil rail cars and steaming/melting tasks.
• Interact with drivers, customers, and other departments; direct on-campus routing.

Skills

Lift 55 lbs

Stand/walk shift

English fluency

Math skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft D365

Plant Control Systems

Label Management

Job description

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Warehouse Technician

Regular Full-Time Milton, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1687

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 Warehouse Technicians in our new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Milton, WI, conveniently located north of Janesville.This is a regular, full-time position working night shift, 4:55 pm - 5:25 am every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday or every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday.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 workday and its available, it is paid at double-time.

Starting pay is $25/hour, plus a $3/hour shift differential on nights.

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
• Employee appreciation events
• Double Time Pay
• Free chocolate and coating!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Technician is responsible for processing inbound and outbound orders, staging ingredients and finished goods for production, performing inventory management practices, and verifying and recording material handling transactions. Provide support with inbound/outbound appointment management and other administrative tasks to support aspects of a distribution operation. Theses tasks should be done while following all safety and quality procedures and proficiently operating all material handling equipment. The Warehouse Technician must also possess a great deal of flexibility in their ability to multi-task and maintain a positive, team attitude. Backs up the Transload operation as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare UPS, FedEx, etc. shipping orders for shipment.
• Move ingredients/finished materials, using the electronic inventory management system, to achieve proper first expired-first out (FEFO) / product rotation procedures.
• Spot, load, and unload inbound/outbound trailers and tankers, completing the necessary inspection forms and HACCP requirements.
• Spot, load, and unload sugar trailers, completing the necessary inspection forms and requirements.
• Receive, inspect, sample, tag, and route all incoming materials. Pick, pack, load, and prepare orders for shipping.
• Complete paperwork and log information accurately (Bill of Ladings (BOL’s), inbound/outbound orders, ProForma’s, etc.).
• Assist with Transload operation as needed, including unloading sugar and oil rail cars and monitoring steaming/melting activities. Additional training is required for these tasks.
• Interact with truck drivers, customers, and other CQC departments.
• Answer phone calls and direct drivers around the campus for loading and unloading.
• Perform cleaning and MSS activities.
• Stage and put away ingredients for mixing as required. Must stage at least 24 hours in advance or further depending on production needs.
• Put away finished goods as required.
• Assist with cycle counts, mid-year and year-end inventory, and complete investigations as needed.
• Support Associate, Lead and Supervisor with facilitating communication/coordination between internal customer groups and external carrier contacts to ensure attainment of service level objectives. Focusing efforts on timely pick-up/delivery and overall stakeholder satisfaction.
• Cover for other employees while on break/lunch.
• Operate forklift, Spotter Truck and other material handling equipment. Designated employees may be approved to operate the CQC van and therefore must have an acceptable driving record.
• 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of industrial warehouse experience required, which includes forklift operation, Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience, and shipping and/or receiving experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, Microsoft D365, Plant Control Systems, and Label Management would be helpful
• Previous experience with driving a Forklift, spotter truck or yard dog would be helpful.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Lift 55 pounds on a continual basis
• Stand and walk for entire shift
• Speak, write and read in English
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Work at heights above 10 feet and in extreme heat and cold
• 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 a 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.

CQC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information, please visit our website at www.cqc.com