Trainee Operator

About the Role

Roquette is seeking a Trainee Operator for the Manufacturing team at its Gokak unit. This role is crucial for operating and monitoring starch manufacturing process equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring product quality, adherence to SOPs, and optimal production output. The Trainee Operator's mission is to achieve desired production output as per plan, following SOPs and safety standards to ensure optimal production without safety incidents or excessive resource usage.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Duties
• Operate production equipment for starch manufacturing, including milling, slurry preparation, separation, washing, drying, and packing systems.
• Monitor process parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, pH, and moisture.
• Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeover of equipment as per SOPs.
• Ensure correct raw material feeding and handling.
• Accurately record production data, batch details, and deviations.
• Quality & Process Control
• Follow GMP and quality standards to meet product specifications.
• Identify process abnormalities and report to the shift supervisor.
• Support sampling and basic quality checks.
• Minimize process losses and wastage.
• Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
• Adhere to safety procedures, PPE usage, and plant safety rules.
• Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, and audits.
• Handle chemicals and process materials safely.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Maintenance Support
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and equipment cleaning.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions or abnormalities.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team during breakdowns.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain production logs, checklists, and shift handover records.
• Comply with ISO, FSSC 22000, HACCP, or other applicable standards.
• Follow statutory and regulatory requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills:
• Good analytical skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Very good interpersonal skills for harmonious relations with other departments and government authorities.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Capability to handle manpower.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Technical Understanding:
• Basic understanding of starch production processes.
• Ability to read gauges, indicators, and production sheets.
• Mindset:
• Discipline in following SOPs and safety rules.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience:
• 0–3 years of experience in the starch industry, food processing, agro-based, or chemical manufacturing.
• Deserving freshers may be considered.
• Education:
• Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Instrumentation / Food Technology (preferred for starch/food plants).
• 10+2 with relevant industrial experience may be considered.