BBL Associate - Concentrator Operator

IPM Foods • Janesville, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The BBL Concentrator Operator operates bone broth concentration equipment at the Naturpak facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, to meet required product specifications. The operator monitors product flow, temperatures, equipment performance, and concentration progress; collects samples and performs Brix and pH quality checks; and maintains accurate production records and full batch traceability in compliance with food safety standards.

The position is performed in a high-volume bone broth and liquid food manufacturing environment, near thermal and concentration equipment, with exposure to heat, steam, and varying temperature zones. The operator must follow GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, Naturpak food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds as needed, and performing repetitive monitoring, sampling, and paperwork tasks. It is a third-shift role, with assigned shifts that may include weekends as required.

Requirements

• At least 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 and 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.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate bone broth concentration equipment to meet required product specifications according to batch records and work instructions.
• Continuously monitor product flow, temperatures, equipment performance, and concentration progress 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, maintaining product identification and full batch traceability.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, product deviations, or food safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, CIP procedures, and sanitation between runs and at shift end as required.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, FDA, and Naturpak food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate with incoming shift operators to support smooth handoffs and production continuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED