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. To meet our challenges we are looking for a Trainee Operator within the Manufacturing team to be based at our Gokak unit. Purpose The purpose of Trainee Operator is to operate and monitor starch manufacturing process equipments safely and efficiently, ensuring consistent product quality, adherence to SOPs, and optimal production output. Their mission? The role ensures desired production output is achieved as per the plan by following laid down SOP's and safety standards to ensure optimum production is done without any safety incidents and excess use of resources beyond the alloted numbers. Your experience and talent will make the difference to: Key Responsibilities Operational Duties Operate production equipment involved in starch manufacturing such as: Milling, slurry preparation, separation, washing, drying, and packing systems Monitor process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates, pH, moisture) Start-up, shutdown, and changeover of equipment as per SOPs Ensure correct raw material feeding and handling Record production data, batch details, and deviations accurately Quality & Process Control Follow GMP and quality standards to meet product specifications Identify process abnormalities and report to shift supervisor Support sampling and basic quality checks as instructed Minimize process losses and wastage Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Follow 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 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 What we love about you Good analytical skills, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills & Strong decision making skills. Very good interpersonal skills to establish harmonious relations with other departments within the organization & government authorities. Strong leadership skills to spearhead production. Capability to handle manpower And also 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 Willingness to work in rotational shifts Experience: 0–3 years of experience in: Starch industry, food processing, agro-based, or chemical manufacturing Deserving freshers may be considered Educational Qualification Diploma in: Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Instrumentation / Food Technology (preferred for starch/food plants) 10+2 with relevant industrial experience may be considered 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 Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life. Discover more about Roquette here.

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