BBL Associate -Concentrator

Ipm Foods; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Naturpak in Janesville, WI is seeking a BBL Associate - Concentrator to operate bone broth concentration equipment and meet product specifications. You will monitor product flow, temperatures, and equipment performance while collecting samples and performing quality checks.

You will maintain real-time production records, ensure full batch traceability, report deviations to the supervisor, and assist with cleaning and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year experience in food, beverage, or industrial manufacturing operations.
• Able to read and follow batch records, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Basic math skills for monitoring and recording process data.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify and respond to process deviations.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work assigned shifts including weekends as required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate bone broth concentration equipment to achieve required product specifications per batch records and work instructions.
• Monitor product flow, temperatures, equipment performance, and concentration progress continuously throughout the shift.
• Collect product samples at required intervals and perform quality checks including Brix and pH testing.
• Complete production records accurately and in real time; maintain product identification and full batch traceability.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, product deviations, or food safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, CIP procedures, and sanitation as required between runs and at shift end.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, FDA, and Naturpak food safety and quality standards at all times.
• Communicate with incoming shift operators to ensure smooth handoffs and production continuity.

Skills

Batch records

Math skills

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Weekend shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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BBL Associate -Concentrator

Full Time Janesville, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1338

The BBL Concentrator Operator is responsible for operating bone broth concentration equipment to meet required product specifications at the Naturpak facility in Janesville, WI. This role monitors product flow, temperatures, and equipment performance throughout the concentration process, performs quality checks including Brix and pH testing, maintains accurate production records, and ensures full product traceability in compliance with food safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate bone broth concentration equipment to achieve required product specifications per batch records and work instructions
• Monitor product flow, temperatures, equipment performance, and concentration progress continuously throughout the shift
• Collect product samples at required intervals and perform quality checks including Brix and pH testing
• Complete production records accurately and in real time; maintain product identification and full batch traceability
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, product deviations, or food safety concerns to the supervisor immediately
• Assist with equipment cleaning, CIP procedures, and sanitation as required between runs and at shift end
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, FDA, and Naturpak food safety and quality standards at all times
• Communicate with incoming shift operators to ensure smooth handoffs and production continuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a high-volume bone broth and liquid food manufacturing environment in Janesville, WI. The role involves working in close proximity to thermal and concentration equipment, with exposure to heat, steam, and varying temperature zones. Strict adherence to all GMP, food safety, OSHA, and Naturpak workplace safety requirements is mandatory at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 1+ year of experience in food, beverage, or industrial manufacturing operations
• Ability to read and follow batch records, SOPs, and work instructions
• Basic math skills for monitoring and recording process data
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify and respond to process deviations
• Reliable attendance and ability to work assigned shifts including weekends as required
• High school diploma or GED required

Preferred

• Prior experience operating concentration, evaporation, or thermal processing equipment
• Familiarity with Brix, pH testing, or other in-process quality checks
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, or food safety fundamentals
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Ability to work in warm or humid environments near concentration and thermal equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks including monitoring gauges, collecting samples, and completing paperwork throughout the shift