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CLASEN QUALITY CHOCOLATE

Watertown, WI (In Person)

$45,760 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/12/2026

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New hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus
  • 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 General Labor in our State-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watertown, WI , conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee. Pay starting at $22.00/hr (plus $3 shift differential for nights).
These are full-time positions working:
DAYS:
4:55am-5:25pm, W eek 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday). $2,000 sign on bonus
NIGHTS:
4:55pm-5:25am. Option 1: Wednesday-Friday, every other Saturday. $2000 sign-on bonus 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 are 8-hours of built-in overtime during your 4-day workweek. Last, if you volunteer for an extra work day and its available, it is paid at double-time.
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 Tuition reimbursement Employee appreciation events Free chocolate and coating! Onsite Fitness Facility Bonus Potential
  • Perfect Attendance ($300+ quarterly) & Year-End (5%+) Double Time Pay
JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of General labor is to melt and grind liquor and butter blocks, and clean equipment and building. Assist with the production of chocolate and coating in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedure, and safety procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Melt and grind 50 lb. cocoa liquor and butter blocks. Move blocks to a table, remove packaging, and push onto conveyor belt. Move ingredients in and out of racking to stage room for melting. Collect and test samples of liquor and butter as needed (NIR machine) Operate forklift and other material handling equipment. Complete paperwork and log production information accurately (inventory sheets, waste sheets, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) sheets, etc.).
Sanitation:
Maintain cleanliness of liquor and/or butter room. Perform periodic cleaning at set frequency. Utilize correct cleaning procedures to complete production and non-production cleaning responsibilities. Cover for other employees while on break/lunch. 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. Maintain regular attendance at work, and work overtime as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION /
EXPERIENCE:
Experience lifting 55 lbs. on a repetitive basis is preferred Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred Experience operating a forklift is preferred
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, 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. 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 $2,000 after successful completion of the introductory period and $1,000 after 6 months of employment. Applies to Watertown Machine Operator/Technician applicants from 4/28/26 to end of promotion. #ZR General Labor 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 420 East Horseshoe Road, Watertown, WI 53094 From $22 an hour
  • Full-time
CLASEN QUALITY CHOCOLATE 42
reviews From $22 an hour
  • Full-time New hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus
  • 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 General Labor in our State-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watertown, WI , conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee. Pay starting at $22.00/hr (plus $3 shift differential for nights).
These are full-time positions working:
DAYS:
4:55am-5:25pm, W eek 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday). $2,000 sign on bonus
NIGHTS:
4:55pm-5:25am. Option 1: Wednesday-Friday, every other Saturday. $2000 sign-on bonus 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 are 8-hours of built-in overtime during your 4-day workweek. Last, if you volunteer for an extra work day and its available, it is paid at double-time.
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 Tuition reimbursement Employee appreciation events Free chocolate and coating! Onsite Fitness Facility Bonus Potential
  • Perfect Attendance ($300+ quarterly) & Year-End (5%+) Double Time Pay
JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of General labor is to melt and grind liquor and butter blocks, and clean equipment and building. Assist with the production of chocolate and coating in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedure, and safety procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Melt and grind 50 lb. cocoa liquor and butter blocks. Move blocks to a table, remove packaging, and push onto conveyor belt. Move ingredients in and out of racking to stage room for melting. Collect and test samples of liquor and butter as needed (NIR machine) Operate forklift and other material handling equipment. Complete paperwork and log production information accurately (inventory sheets, waste sheets, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) sheets, etc.).
Sanitation:
Maintain cleanliness of liquor and/or butter room. Perform periodic cleaning at set frequency. Utilize correct cleaning procedures to complete production and non-production cleaning responsibilities. Cover for other employees while on break/lunch. 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. Maintain regular attendance at work, and work overtime as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION /
EXPERIENCE:
Experience lifting 55 lbs. on a repetitive basis is preferred Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred Experience operating a forklift is preferred
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, 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. 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 $2,000 after successful completion of the introductory period and $1,000 after 6 months of employment. Applies to Watertown Machine Operator/Technician applicants from 4/28/26 to end of promotion. #ZR

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