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Machine Operator

Clasen Quality Chocolate
Watertown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
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. These are regular,

full-time positions. NIGHTS: 4:55pm-5:25am. 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 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. \*\*\*\*\* 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 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 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. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.cqc.com/careers

Salary : $31

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