BBL Associate - Forklift Driver

Job Description

Job Description

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. The Bone Broth Line Operator reports to the Production Supervisor.

Key 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 with other shifts on line status.

●Follow all food safety, allergen control, HACCP, and safety procedures, including required PPE.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a food manufacturing production 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 is mandatory at all times.

Qualifications

●Must be able to operate a forklift, be forklift certified.

● Prior experience operating filling, sealing, or packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment is 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.