BBL Associate - Forklift Operator

Ipm Foods; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Naturpak is seeking a Bone Broth Line Operator in Janesville, WI. The role requires operating the bone broth filling and sealing line, ensuring product quality and safety, and maintaining production records.

You will monitor line performance, perform changeovers, and uphold GMP and sanitation standards. Weekly shift responsibilities include line checks, QA sampling, PPE compliance, and effective communication with shifts to ensure continuous production.

Qualifications

• Experience operating filling, sealing, or packaging equipment preferred.
• Able to read recipes and SOPs accurately.
• Strong GMP and HACCP awareness.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor the bone broth filling and sealing line.
• Monitor line speed, fill weights, and seals, and perform changeovers between product runs.
• Respond to line stoppages and equipment issues and escalate as needed.
• Conduct in process quality checks and collect samples for QC.
• Perform preoperational checks and end of run sanitation, including CIP.
• Complete production records and communicate with other shifts on line status.
• Follow all food safety, allergen control, HACCP, and safety procedures, including required PPE.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading recipes and SOPs

Quality and GMP awareness

Attention to detail

Team communication

Punctuality & reliability

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

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Full Time Janesville, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1327

The Bone Broth Line Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring the bone broth production line to ensure that product is filled, sealed, and packaged consistently, safely, and to Naturpak® quality specifications. This role requires hands on knowledge of filling and sealing equipment, a commitment to food safety and GMP compliance, and the ability to perform routine sanitation and documentation tasks throughout the shift. The Bone Broth Line Operator reports to the Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor the bone broth filling and sealing line.
• Monitor line speed, fill weights, and seals, and perform changeovers between product runs.
• Respond to line stoppages and equipment issues and escalate as needed.
• Conduct in process quality checks and collect samples for QC.
• Perform preoperational checks and end of run sanitation, including CIP.
• Complete production records and communicate with other shifts on line status.
• Follow all food safety, allergen control, HACCP, and safety procedures, including required PPE.

Work is performed in a food manufacturing production environment. The Bone Broth Line Operator is regularly exposed to heat, steam, hot liquids, moving machinery, and varying temperatures. Strict adherence to all GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements is mandatory at all times.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a forklift, be forklift certified.
• Priorexperience operating filling, sealing, or packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, SOPs, and written/verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic mathematical skills for checking fill weights and verifying production quantities.
• Understanding of GMP, food safety, and allergen control principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify out of specification conditions quickly.
• Effective communication skills for shift handoffs and cross team coordination.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift on a production floor.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, and lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in areas with heat, steam, and hot liquids associated with broth production.
• Ability to wear required PPE for the duration of the shift.