BBL Associate - Concentrator Operator
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 role monitors product flow, temperatures, equipment performance, and concentration progress; collects samples and performs Brix and pH quality checks; maintains accurate production records and batch traceability; and reports equipment malfunctions, product deviations, or food safety concerns. The operator also assists with equipment cleaning, CIP procedures, and sanitation, follows food safety and quality standards, and communicates with incoming shift operators to support production continuity. Work takes place 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. Strict adherence to GMP, food safety, OSHA, and Naturpak workplace safety requirements is mandatory. The position is on second shift and 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 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.
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 according to batch records and work instructions to achieve required product specifications.
- Continuously monitor product flow, temperatures, equipment performance, and concentration progress throughout the shift.
- Collect product samples at required intervals and perform Brix, pH, and other required quality checks.
- 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, Naturpak food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
- Communicate with incoming shift operators to support smooth handoffs and production continuity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
