Chemical Warehouse Operator

Job summary

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. Chemical Operator The Role Operate and maintain chemical handling and wastewater treatment systems in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner, while supporting plant operations and adhering…

Job details

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. Chemical Operator The Role Operate and maintain chemical handling and wastewater treatment systems in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner, while supporting plant operations and adhering to all HSE, quality, and regulatory requirements. Maintain confidentiality related to plant operations. This is a Full Time Days position at our Portage la Prairie, MB site. What You’ll Do - Comply with all HSE policies, procedures, and applicable safety requirements - Report accidents, incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and safety violations - Start up, shut down, operate, troubleshoot, and clean chemical-related equipment in the chemical building and wastewater area - Receive chemicals in tanks in line with safety and quality requirements - Manage transportation and delivery of chemicals within the plant - Ensure availability of chemicals for wastewater neutralization and plant operations - Monitor and control usage of process chemicals (e.g., Hydrochloric Acid, Caustic, Formic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid, CIP Additive) - Perform chemical sampling, analysis, and maintain accurate documentation - Complete all required safety inspections (hoses, fire extinguishers, safety showers, etc.) - Maintain SAP entries and documentation accurately and on time - Maintain a clean work environment and report deviations or issues - Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, team leaders, and contractors - Support safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance across the site - Perform other duties as assigned What You’ll Need Functional Competencies - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Team player - Ability to work with minimal supervision - Strong organizational skills - Attention to detail and accuracy Technical Competencies - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) - Experience with WMS/ERP systems (SAP an asset) Qualifications & Experience - High school diploma or equivalent - 2–3 years of operational experience handling chemicals - Forklift certification - WHMIS knowledge - Basic computer skills - SAP knowledge (asset) - Experience with HMI systems (asset) - Knowledge of pumps, valves, and general operations (asset) Physical & Work Requirements - Ability to lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly - Ability to climb stairs up to 4 stories - Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods - Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, and outdoor environments Work Environment - Exposure to dangerous chemical substances - Hazardous conditions and equipment - Noisy industrial environment Additional Requirements - Adhere to all Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and regulatory standards - Maintain confidentiality of plant operations 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.

What you’ll do

Operate and maintain chemical handling and wastewater treatment systems while ensuring strict adherence to HSE and regulatory requirements. Manage the receipt, transportation, and monitoring of process chemicals to support plant operations.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in chemical operations, along with forklift certification and WHMIS knowledge. Must be physically capable of lifting 55 lbs and working in diverse industrial environments.

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Basic Computer · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Warehouse · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Chemical Handling
• Wastewater Treatment
• SAP
• Forklift Operation
• WHMIS
• HMI Systems
• Chemical Sampling
• MS Office
• Safety Inspections
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Inventory Management
• Regulatory Compliance