Roquette America, Inc. (Keokuk)
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THE QUICK READ
Roquette America operates a plant-based ingredients processing facility in Keokuk, Iowa, producing starches, polyols, and specialty sweeteners from corn and other plant materials. The facility's ammonia system holds roughly 158,000 pounds, one of the largest charges in the state, reflecting the scale of cold processing needed for ingredient production. About 449 people work at the site. Keokuk is the county seat of Lee County at Iowa's southeastern tip, a city of about 10,000 where the Des Moines River meets the Mississippi.
JOBS HERE
No openings on file for this plant right now. Nearby plants that are hiring are listed further down.
PAY PICTURE
Ammonia / Industrial Refrigeration Tech
- Government data for Iowa
- $26.12–$37.26/hr
- What techs ask in Iowa
- $31.50–$37.87/hr
BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 6 techs in our network, Iowa
Industrial Maintenance Tech
- Government data for Iowa
- $24.71–$33.78/hr
- What techs ask, adjusted for Iowa
- $29.22–$40.05/hr
- Posted pay near this plant
- $25.70–$33.48/hr
BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 278 techs in our network nationwide, scaled to Iowa pay levels · 5 postings
Area pay for these roles, not this plant’s pay. Rows we cannot back with data are left out.
ABOUT THIS FACILITY
- Reported employees
- ~450
- Ammonia on site
- 158,000 lbs (per EPA RMP filings)
On file · Sep 2026
SAFETY RECORD
EPA RMP · Sep 2026From public EPA records, as of September 4, 2026. Reported as filed — we add no opinions or grades.
LIVING IN KEOKUK, IA
NEARBY PLANTS HIRING
Data updated: Sep 2026| FACILITY | LOCATION | DISTANCE | OPEN JOBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conagra Brands | Fort Madison, IA | 13 mi | 4 JOBS → |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | Quincy, IL | 34 mi | 2 JOBS → |
| General Mills | Hannibal, MO | 49 mi | 4 JOBS → |
| Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. | Monmouth, IL | 54 mi | 6 JOBS → |
| The Kraft Heinz Company | Kirksville, MO | 64 mi | 1 JOB → |
| Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. | Milan, MO | 92 mi | 10 JOBS → |
| The Kraft Heinz Company | Columbia, MO | 106 mi | 1 JOB → |
| Nestle Professional | Trenton, MO | 119 mi | 1 JOB → |
ABOUT ROQUETTE
Roquette America, Inc. operates a food processing facility in Keokuk, Iowa, employing approximately 449 people at its single U.S. location. The company uses ammonia refrigeration and maintains a Process Safety Management program. It is part of a larger organization serving the food processing sector.
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