Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC)is a world-class manufacturer of chocolate and innovative coatings. We have recently been awarded theTop 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 aJunior Technician/Machine Operatorin our manufacturing facility inMiddleton WI recently recognized as a Top 10 Best Place to Live by Money Magazine. Pay range is $27-37/hr on NIGHTS (includes shift differential).This position will work Monday Thursday from 2:55pm 1:25am and will report to the Production Supervisor.

The primary purpose of a Junior Technician is to read and understand coating recipes produce bulk and finished 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 Junior Technician must also possess a great deal of flexibility in their ability to multi-task and maintain a team attitude in all actions taken.

Benefits

• Bonus Potential Perfect Attendance ($300 quarterly) & Year-End (5%)
• Double Time Pay
• Health Dental Vision Insurance (Low deductible and copays LASIK reimbursement adult 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!

Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Mixing/Peanut Mill: Read recipe and add ingredients to mixer or bulk tank by hand and by using the plant control system (PCS).
• Refining/Testing: Prepare and operate the pre-refiner refiners and conches to achieve desired fineness and viscosity. Collect and test samples of product in various stages of the production process. Add necessary ingredients to the conches. Melt ingredients for production orders.
• 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. Palletize boxes of product at the end of the chipline.
• Shipping & Receiving:
  • Move ingredients in and out of racking utilizing our inventory management system to achieve proper first to expire first out (FEFO) / product rotation procedures.
  • Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers completing the necessary inspection forms. Requires working at heights and using fall protection to accomplish task.
  • Receive inspect sample tag and route all incoming materials. Pick pack load and ready orders for shipping.
• 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 all eight areas noted above within the designated timeframes.
• Inspect product for color shape and size issues on finished products.
• 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 and drive personal vehicle for work or company vehicle (with permission) for work as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of complex industrial experience (machine operation troubleshooting multi-tasking etc.)
• Food manufacturing experience would be helpful but not required
• Previous experience lifting 55 lbs. is preferred
• Must have acceptable driving record and valid drivers license
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel SOLOCHAIN Microsoft Navision Plant Control Systems and/or Label Management 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
• 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 tree nuts 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.