What are the responsibilities and job description for the BBL Associate - Operator position at IPM Foods?
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.
Key Responsibilities ●Set up, operate, and monitor the bone broth filling and sealing line in accordance with applicable SOPs and recipes. ●Verify the correct product, recipe, and packaging specifications are loaded before production begins. ●Monitor line speed, fill weights, and sealing parameters; adjust settings to maintain output within specification. ●Perform changeovers between runs and respond promptly to stoppages, jams, or malfunctions, escalating to the Production Supervisor as needed. ●Conduct in process checks on fill weights, seal integrity, label accuracy, and package appearance; collect samples for QC and quarantine out of spec 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 all food safety, allergen, HACCP, and PPE requirements. Work Environment Work is performed in a food manufacturing 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 are mandatory at all times. | Qualifications ●Education: High school Diploma, GED. ●1 year of prior experience operating filling, sealing, or packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment 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. |
1st shift.