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Full Time Production Operators

Portage la Prairie, MB
On-site
Posted Sep 21, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Production Operator is responsible for monitoring industrial equipment safely and efficiently while contributing to daily safety, productivity, and quality KPIs. They perform basic maintenance, ensure compliance with GMP and HACCP procedures, and participate in process optimization projects.

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. The Role: Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Production Operator is responsible for the contribution of the daily KPI results for safety, productivity, quality, etc. within the department and delivering both short- and long-term production results around initiatives set by Head of Production. This position is also accountable for monitoring the industrial equipment and process safely and efficiently, including automated process, laboratory control, manual tasks, basic maintenance task, workshop cleaning and housekeeping. After a successful interview, if an offer is extended, said offer will be for a specific Production/Manufacturing workshop within the plant. What You'll Do: Operations & Safety Application of instructions and procedures. Respects and applies all food safety, personal safety (PPE), and quality instructions in accordance with their procedures and policies (hygiene, GMP, HACCP, STOP 5, etc.) Responsible for monitoring the Industrial equipment safely and efficiently, including automatized process, laboratory control, manual task, maintenance task, workshop cleaning, and Forklift. Conduct the diagnosis following process incidents, ensure the proper functioning of the equipment that the operator is responsible for, especially during the operating rounds that have been put into place, and report any anomalies to their team leader. Ensure equipment is in good repair by performing basic maintenance operations. Responsible for maintenance diagnostic, record the maintenance work order in SAP, and ensure safe maintenance interventions (Risk analysis, LOTO, Work permit, Hot work permit, Confined space permit, etc....) Responsible for safety control of the equipment in case of safety incidents. Participate in process optimization projects. Perform cleaning of the workshop and its surroundings according to the established schedule. Responsible of the chemical cleaning in place of the equipment by respecting the Safety rule, quality, or production instruction Recognize and apply the quality provisions of the system of concern: procedures, instructions, managed lists. Write, revise or update SOPs as required. Detect operational risk and prevent hazardous situations. Participated in incident investigation and root-cause analysis. Responsible for in-process sampling, analysis and transferring QC samples to the main lab. Responsible for recording of manufacturing information (production declaration, initiate process order) in digital tools or paper report Contribute to the regular safety test on industrial equipment. Quality Responsible for applying the quality instruction, SOP, Logogram and work instruction. Responsible for engaging and resolving quality issues with QC staff. Ensure compliance with all GMP and HACCP procedures. People Interact and share information with Team Members at all levels (Operators, Shift Leaders, and Managers) Maintain a respectful working relationship with all members of the plant. What You'll Need: Qualifications Education: Grade 12 or GED 5+ years’ experience working as part of an hourly production team member in an industrial manufacturing environment. Ideally Food processing, Oil & Gas Industry. Must be available to do extended hours (evenings and weekends) based on production needs. Must be willing to do overtime. Working Conditions Outdoor work and exposure to seasonal conditions Ability to lift 25lbs. Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, climbing stairs and other physically demanding tasks performed regularly during the shift. Use of a safety harness and other PPE, to climb and work at heights and to handle chemicals. Use of various chemicals (alkalis, acids, detergents, and sanitizing solutions) ranging in temperatures from 20 degrees to 95 degrees Celsius using suitable PPEs Exposure to dust, fumes, and unpleasant odors Exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable, but PPEs will be provided. Occasional exposure to indoor temperatures ranging with high humidity exceeding 40C. Wear protective equipment including specialized uniforms, safety glasses, hearing protectors, steel-toed work boots, gloves, and hardhat 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

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 or GED and at least 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in food processing or oil and gas. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, and proficiency in safety protocols.