Trainee Operator

Roquette Group; Gokak; On-site; INR 223,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette Group seeks a Trainee Operator for its Gokak, India unit to operate and monitor starch production lines. The role emphasizes safety, SOP compliance, data recording, and efficient output. Training will cover GMP/ISO standards and basic process control.

The candidate will support maintenance, quality checks, and documentation while adapting to rotating shifts across the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Diploma required or equivalent for starch/food plants.
• 0–3 years in starch industry, food processing, agro-based, or chemical manufacturing.
• Freshers may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment in starch manufacturing and monitor parameters.
• Follow SOPs, ensure safety, and record batch details and deviations.
• Support quality checks and basic sampling as instructed.
• Assist maintenance during breakdowns and report malfunctions.
• Maintain logs, checklists, and shift handover records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Instrumentation / Food Technology

10+2 with relevant industrial experience

Tools

GMP

ISO awareness

Job description

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