BBL Associate - Forklift Operator
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. The position reports to the Production Supervisor. Work takes place in a food manufacturing production environment. The operator is regularly exposed to heat, steam, hot liquids, moving machinery, and varying temperatures. Strict adherence to GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements is mandatory. This is a first-shift position.
Requirements
- Must be able to operate a forklift and be forklift certified.
- Ability to read and accurately follow recipes, SOPs, and written and verbal instructions.
- 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 a 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience operating filling, sealing, or packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
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 line status with other shifts.
- Follow food safety, allergen control, HACCP, and safety procedures, including required PPE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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