Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.
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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.
Guardhouse Operator 6-month fixed-term contract
The Guardhouse operator is responsible for the sampling, grading and scaling of inbound yellow peas and assists with onsite traffic flow as needed.
Location: Portage la Prairie, MB
Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for the day-to-day activity of maintaining safe operations within the gatehouse including maintaining safe site traffic flows, yellow pea sampling, grading, scaling and processing all trucks on SAP.
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Log, organize, store, distribute, and dispose of incoming samples after final inspections
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Clean yellow pea samples and prepare them for grading
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Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment (Foss analyzer, scales, etc.)
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Monitor all equipment according to desired standards before performing analysis
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Perform analyses such as moisture, protein, dockage, test weight, etc.
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Maintaining/monitoring of basic laboratory supplies (gloves, dust masks, filter papers etc.).
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Inspect fire extinguishers monthly.
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Cleaning of work areas (dusting, sweeping, etc.).
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Follow all requirements according to the Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain regulations.
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Follow CFIA protocol for sampling, CGC standards for sampling, Roquette SOPs.
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Entering grading reports into SAP
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Inspect / grade all types of grain arriving at the laboratory or during onsite inspections.
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Assist in direction of our existing carriers and rating performance.
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Assist in tracking of freight claims for outbound truck and intermodal shipments.
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Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
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To collaborate effectively and bring alignment to ensure cross-function communication with other teams, departments and project lead as Production, QA, HR, EHS, Maintenance and Security etc. achieves results.
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Schedule offload/loading appointments with carriers.
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Other tasks as per business needs
Qualifications:
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Minimum High school diploma
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Previous experience in performing preliminary grain inspections and grain grading would be an asset.
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Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
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Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
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Ability to work well with others & independently.
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Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
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Work well under pressure and be very reliable. Able to work extended hours, work on the weekends, adapt to flexible shifts.
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Must be able to stay on feet for extended periods of time
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Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
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Must be highly upbeat and can work under pressure
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 believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together.
As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach, by creating a workforce that represents the world we live in, and the communities and customers we serve.
To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com
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About Roquette: “Offering the best of nature”
Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.
Founded in 1933, the company currently operates in more than 100 countries, through more than 30 manufacturing sites, has a turnover of around 5 billion euros, and employs almost 10,000 people worldwide.
Life and nature have been our sources of inspiration for decades.
All our raw materials are of natural origin. From them, we enable a whole new plant-based cuisine; we offer pharmaceutical solutions that play a key role in medical treatments; and we develop innovative ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets. We truly unlock the potential of nature to improve, cure and save lives.
Thanks to a constant drive for innovation and a long-term vision, we are committed to improving the well-being of people all over the world.
We put sustainable development at the heart of our concerns, while taking care of resources and territories. We are determined to create a better and healthier future for all generations
