Logistics Technician 1 (LT1)

Roquette; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette in Midland, MI is seeking a Logistics Technician 1 to safely and efficiently handle, package, and move materials while upholding GMP, safety, and SOPs. You will support production flow across shifts and help maintain product quality.

This role trains on equipment like Hi-Vac and balers, works with team leads, completes qualification exams, and contributes to continuous improvement and clean, well-documented operations.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and documentation requirements.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork across shifts.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to learn and support continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Complete required qualification exams (oral, written, and/or field-based) covering equipment, processes, and technical concepts.
• Package finished products into drums, bags, and supersacks.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and navigate stairs regularly.
• Collect product samples and deliver to appropriate locations.
• Follow GMP, SOPs, and FDA requirements at all times.
• Perform quality control checks and tests.
• Operate and maintain packaging and material handling equipment (Hi-Vac, compactors, balers).
• Set up packaging lines and prepare materials for shipment.
• Move and stage raw materials and finished goods.
• Load and unload pallets and containers.
• Inspect equipment (jeeps) and ensure readiness for operation.
• Print and apply labels, ensuring accurate product identification.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including logbooks and lot data sheets.
• Identify hazards; participate in safety observations and meetings.
• Support housekeeping standards in packaging and work areas.
• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting (mechanical and system-related).
• Change screens, filters, and dust collector bags as needed.
• Monitor quality of packaging materials and supplies.
• Communicate effectively with team leads, plant personnel, and other shifts.
• Participate in shift handoffs to ensure continuity of operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, problem-solving, and process optimization.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new employees.
• Participate in plant teams and initiatives as required.

Job description

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:

We are seeking a Logistics Technician 1 to join our Methocel™ production facility. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently handling, packaging, and moving materials while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety standards, and operational procedures. The Logistics Technician 1 plays a key role in maintaining product quality, supporting production flow, and collaborating across shifts to ensure seamless operations. This position is located in Midland, MI.

Compensation:

The current hourly rate for this role is $19.59 per hour. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What You’ll Do:

• Successfully complete required qualification exams (oral, written, and/or field-based) covering equipment, processes, and technical concepts
• Package finished products into drums, bags, and supersacks
• Safely lift up to 50 lbs. and navigate stairs regularly
• Collect product samples and deliver to appropriate locations
• Follow GMP, SOPs, and FDA requirements at all times
• Perform quality control checks and tests
• Operate and maintain packaging and material handling equipment (e.g., Hi-Vac, compactors, balers)
• Set up packaging lines and prepare materials for shipment
• Move and stage raw materials and finished goods
• Load and unload pallets and containers
• Inspect equipment (e.g., jeeps) and ensure readiness for operation
• Print and apply labels, ensuring accurate product identification
• Maintain accurate documentation, including logbooks and lot data sheets
• Identify and document hazards; participate in safety observations and meetings
• Support housekeeping standards in packaging and work areas
• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting (mechanical and system-related)
• Change screens, filters, and dust collector bags as needed
• Monitor quality of packaging materials and supplies
• Communicate effectively with team leads, plant personnel, and other shifts
• Participate in shift handoffs to ensure continuity of operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement, problem-solving, and process optimization
• Assist with training and onboarding of new employees
• Participate in plant teams and initiatives as required

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and documentation requirements
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication and teamwork across shifts
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Willingness to learn and support continuous improvement efforts

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.