BBL Associate - Cook

IPM Foods • Janesville, WI

5d

About The Position

The Bone Broth Line Operator operates and monitors the bone broth production line to ensure products are filled, sealed, and packaged consistently, safely, and according to Naturpak® quality specifications. The 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.

Work takes place in a food manufacturing environment. The position is regularly exposed to heat, steam, hot liquids, moving machinery, and varying temperatures. Adherence to GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements is mandatory. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending and reaching, lifting materials up to 50 lbs, and wearing required PPE throughout the shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, SOPs, and written and 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.
• 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 around heat, steam, and hot liquids and wear required PPE throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior experience operating filling, sealing, or packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor the bone broth filling and sealing line according to applicable SOPs and recipes.
• Verify the correct product, recipe, and packaging specifications before production begins.
• Monitor line speed, fill weights, and sealing parameters, and adjust settings to keep output within specification.
• Perform changeovers and respond to stoppages, jams, or malfunctions, escalating issues to the Production Supervisor as needed.
• Check fill weights, seal integrity, label accuracy, and package appearance; collect QC samples and quarantine out-of-specification product.
• Perform preoperational sanitation checks and end-of-run CIP or manual sanitation of filling and sealing equipment.
• Complete production records and line logs accurately, communicate with adjacent shifts, and follow food safety, allergen, HACCP, and PPE requirements.

What This Job Offers

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