Chemical Operator South Haven

W. R. Grace & Co.•South Haven Charter Township, MI

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Grace is seeking a Chemical Operator for our South Haven Site. The South Haven Site produces a portfolio of products for the specialty pharmaceutical industries, specifically Active Pharmaceutical Intermediates. Consisting of a cGMP kilo lab, pilot plant and custom manufacturing at the commercial volumes, the site is fully equipped to develop and manufacture custom drug intermediates and API’s. South Haven is nestled on the Lake Michigan Coast with beautiful beaches and fun year-round.

Requirements

Must be available to work nights, holidays, weekends and overtime
Must pass a job specific test
Must be clean shaven to wear a respirator at times
Must pass a drug screen
Must pass background check including criminal
Must be available to work 12-hour shifts (4:45-5:10) and do 3 months on days - 3 months on nights rotation
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience in mathematics, chemistry and mechanical aptitude.
Experience working on teams that require strong communication and documentation skills.
One to 3 years experience in manufacturing or similar setting.

Responsibilities

A Chemical Operator mechanically prepares production materials for packaging and shipment through centrifugation, drying, milling, compaction and classification using prescribed cGMP practices.
Tends tumble dryers, mills, classifier, compactors and centrifugal extraction equipment.
Completes proper documentation of all steps taken in the process.
Loads and operates milling machine to produce material that meets customer specifications
Compact and classify material to insure proper particle size
Pack out material in shipping containers and move into shipping warehouse
Maintain high level of housekeeping to prevent cross-contamination of material
Fill out proper documentation including batch records, AN, log books
Loads and operates tumble dryer to remove moisture from product