Roquette
Hydro Operator
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerRoquette
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Roquetteis 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 are looking for our next Hydro Operator within our Gurnee Plant team. The Hydro Operator supports safe, environmental and quality-compliant plant operations, performs Hydrogenation Operator duties, and maintains process and workplace standards.
This position works a 24/7 rotating shift schedule. This position is located in Gurnee, Illinois.
Compensation:
The current pay rate for this role is $26.00 per hour. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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What You'll Do:
- Support and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Perform the duties of the Hydrogenation Operator position.
- Operate and monitor process equipment using the Foxboro DCS system and field equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections, process sampling, troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
- Handle catalyst and process chemicals and perform manual operations as required.
- Work closely with maintenance personnel, contractors, and other plant employees.
- Maintain process logs, records, and assigned computer functions.
- Maintain a clean workplace free of product buildup.
- Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
- Manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial operations, or related experience preferred.
- Ability to qualify on the Hydrogenation Operator position within the designated timeframe.
- Qualified to drive a fork lift
Work Environment:
- Works in a manufacturing environment, including hot and humid indoor conditions and outdoor conditions in all seasons. Requires rotating 24/7 shift work.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to wear required PPE, dust masks, and full-face respirators; stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs up to five stories; lift tools, parts, products, and equipment safely; and work around hot liquids, steam systems, and process equipment.
- Must be able to climb stairs; lift 50lbs; work in hot, humid temperatures.
- This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this position. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
- Commonly works in high heat for 30 minutes at a time, sometimes longer.
- Works with hot liquid and steam systems, and around hot piping.
- Occasionally works outside for 60 minutes at a time, sometimes longer, in all seasons.
- Spends extended time monitoring a series of computers.
- Operates processes that are unique technology to Roquette in a highly competitive environment. Disclosure of this process information could cause substantial harm to Roquette’s competitive position.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Full-time position working a 24/7 rotating shift schedule.
AAP/EEO Statement
Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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.
To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com
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