Logistics Technician 1 (LT1)
About The Position
Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
