Machine Operator Technician - 3000 Sign On
Machine Operator Technician - 3000 Sign On
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Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a worldclass 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 familyowned company provides you with the opportunity to wear many differenthats 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 fulltimeMachine Operators /Technicians in our stateoftheart manufacturing facility in Watertown WI conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee. Pay range is $27$35/hr (includes shift differential) on NIGHTS.
These are fulltime positions workingnights 4:55pm5:25am 34 days per week.
Option 1: WednesdayFriday every other Saturday. $2000 signon bonus extra $1000*
Option 2: SundayTuesday every other Saturday. $2000 signon bonus
Because youre only working 34 days per week you have more full days off for hobbies and time with friends and family. Also there is 8hours of builtin overtime during your 4day workweek. Last if you want to volunteer for an extra work day and its available it is paid at doubletime.
- Bonus Potential Perfect Attendance $300 quarterly) & YearEnd 5
- Double Time Pay
- Health Dental Vision Insurance Low deductible and copays LASIK reimbursement adult orthodontics)
- Companypaid Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Match up to 5
- Paid Vacation Personal and Volunteer days plus 11 holidays
- Onsite Fitness Facility
- 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!
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 (GMPs) 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 multitask 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 prerefiner 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 nonproduction 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 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. Cover for other employees while on break/lunch. Maintain regular attendance at work and work overtime as needed.
We encourage you to apply directly with us; however we do utilize a staffing agency Celerity Staffing Solutions as an alternative way to get a foot in the door at CQC. 138 Hospital Drive #200 Watertown WI.
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 experience lifting 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 12hour shift
- Speak 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 cando attitude and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks
- Multitasking problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrate rangeofmotion strength and physical stamina needed to safely perform the job in fastpaced 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
*$2000 after successful completion of the introductory period and $1000 after 6 months of employment. Applies to Watertown Machine Operator/Technician applicants from 2/25/25 to end of promotion.
Key words: factory production manufacturing operator assembly machine operator.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
