Plant Process Operator — 12-Hour Rotations & Growth

Roquette; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette in Plaquemine, Louisiana is hiring a Process Operator to operate assigned equipment in a 24-hour plant with 12-hour day/night shifts on a rotating schedule. The role includes monitoring processes, basic troubleshooting, safety compliance, and maintaining operation logs to drive performance improvements.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or Process Technology training (or 2+ years in operations), strong problem-solving skills, team collaboration, and the ability to multitask

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, degree in Process Technology, or at least 2 years of operations experience.
• Participate and be successful in an interview process.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical aptitude.
• Must be able to prioritize daily activities and exercise time management.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to resolve process-related issues. You may also train new staff in SOPs and equipment use.
• Ability to interpret complex process data, identify anomalies, and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to multitask and monitor multiple process parameters simultaneously to prevent errors and ensure safety.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, maintenance teams, technical staff, and supervision to ensure smooth operations.
• Currently hold a valid US driver's license.
• Current TWIC card.
• Have a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Basic proficiency in computers to perform job tasks.
• Participate and be successful in an interview process.
• Complete and pass a drug screen, background check, physical screen, etc.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control Processes: Oversee the operation of machinery and equipment by monitoring parameters to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and maintenance to prevent delays and identify malfunctions.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies including emergency response actions.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain detailed logs of operations and deviations for quality control.
• Process Optimization: Adjust control settings to improve production efficiency and ensure standards.
• Quality Control: Monitor variables to ensure product quality and adjust as needed.
• Startup and Shutdown: Execute plant startup, shutdown, and isolation procedures safely.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High School or equivalent

Process Technology degree

Job description

Roquette in Plaquemine, Louisiana is hiring a Process Operator to operate assigned equipment in a 24-hour plant with 12-hour day/night shifts on a rotating schedule. The role includes monitoring processes, basic troubleshooting, safety compliance, and maintaining operation logs to drive performance improvements.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or Process Technology training (or 2+ years in operations), strong problem-solving skills, team collaboration, and the ability to multitask