Technician[Process]

About the Role

Roquette is seeking a Trainee Operator for their Manufacturing team at the Gokak unit. The purpose of this role is to operate and monitor starch manufacturing process equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring consistent product quality, adherence to SOPs, and optimal production output.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Duties
• Operate production equipment involved in 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 in the work area.
• Maintenance Support
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and equipment cleaning.
• Report equipment malfunctions or abnormalities promptly.
• 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 to establish harmonious relations with other departments and government authorities.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Capability to handle manpower.
• Technical Aptitude:
• Basic understanding of starch production processes.
• Ability to read gauges, indicators, and production sheets.
• Discipline in following SOPs and safety rules.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Work Ethic:
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Qualifications

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