Loading Technician

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?

Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role:

We looking to fill the Loading Technician role with the responsibilities of loading products, performing manual operations, basic troubleshooting of wash operating system, and various other duties.

The position will be onsite in Gurnee, IL.

Compensation:

The current hourly salary is estimated to be $22/hr. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What We Offer:

A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.

Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.

Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.

12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.

Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.

Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

What You’ll Do:

Loads liquid product into designated finished goods containers and preforms final product inspection before shipment to customer or warehouse

Meets customer requirements for washing, fillings, documenting, and sealing loads

Liquid loaders are assigned to work in liquid load out

Inventory clean and dirty empty trailers daily

Work with shipping/logistics/load out operations to determine trailers to be washed and trailer wash priority

Operate wash station equipment

Remotely operates process via Foxboro or DLCS and PLC’s

Conducts routine tours and inspections of tanks, loading bays and other areas as assigned

Manually manipulates equipment and preforms other manual operations as required (e.g. manipulates valves, attaches hoses and fitting, positions loading spouts, etc….)

Samples and analyzes process samples

Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, with other employees, Team Leaders and Contractors

Works with maintenance employees and contractors to complete equipment repairs and modification

Carries out loading and housekeeping schedules as defined in verbal and written Team leader notes, truck schedule, and Master Cleaning for the assigned area

What You’ll Need:

18 years or older

Authorized to work in the US

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience within manufacturing

Willing to work a rotating swing swift in a continuous production environment

Experience working with machinery preferred

Able to lift 50lbs on occasion

Good communication skills and ability to work independently

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include repetitive use of hands and arms. Individual must be able to talk, hear, see, and distinguish colors. Individual must be able to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs. and climb stairs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule- 8 hour rotating schedule: Weekly rotation, includes weekends and Holidays

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

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