Warehouse Operator

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.
We are looking for our next Warehouse Operator within our Operations team. The Warehouse Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading materials, managing inventory, preparing shipping documentation, and supporting warehouse and bulk loading operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence while adhering to all safety, environmental, and quality standards.

This position is located in Gurnee, IL .

Compensation:
The current hourly rate for this role is $30.00/hour.

In addition, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.

What You'll Do:

- Support and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

- Load and unload dry van trailers and bulk transportation equipment.

- Create, process, and maintain shipment documentation and loading records.

- Manage inventory of supplies, trailers, and finished goods through daily and monthly reporting activities.

- Meet customer requirements through truck cleaning, loading, documenting, sealing, and shipment preparation.

- Inventory, inspect, and clean empty trailers daily.

- Coordinate full and empty shuttle trailer inventory with logistics providers.

- Communicate with Customer Care, transportation partners, and internal stakeholders regarding trailer status and shipment schedules.

- Conduct routine inspections and tours of warehouse, bulk loading, and packaging areas.

- Coordinate product sampling activities for customers and Quality Control as required.

- Perform computer-based inventory, documentation, and reporting activities utilizing handheld transmitters (HHTs), PDA devices, barcode scanning technology, SAP, and other warehouse systems.

- Support housekeeping initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:
Education:

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Experience:

- Previous warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or material handling experience preferred.

- Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment preferred.

- Experience with inventory management systems, handheld scanners (HHT), PDA devices, and barcode scanning technology preferred.

- SAP experience is a plus but not required.

- Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and product quality.

- Ability to safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Basic computer proficiency and ability to maintain accurate electronic records.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, logistics providers, contractors, and customer service teams.
Physical Requirements:

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

- Ability to stand, walk, reach, crouch, crawl, bend, and climb stairs throughout the workday.

- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all seasons and varying weather conditions.

- Ability to work in hot and humid environments for extended periods.

- Ability to operate forklifts for significant portions of the shift.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

- This is a full-time position. Days and flexible hours of work may be required to meet facility demands.

At this time, Roquette is unable to sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Roquette is unable to support relocation for this role. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the facility to which this role is aligned.

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
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.
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 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