Manufacturing Operator 1

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Sheboygan Falls, WI

1d•$21 - $39

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator 1 produces and purifies chemical compounds to meet customer requirements. The role stages materials using a variety of warehouse equipment and operates vessels, tanks, dryers, and related equipment. It also performs in-process analytical testing, including work-ups and simple interpretations as described in the Master Production Record, as well as distillations, filtrations, and extractions to isolate and purify products. The operator follows and supports safety and quality procedures and systems. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position involves working with and near hazardous chemicals and moving mechanical parts, and may involve occasional wet, humid, unusually hot, or cold environments. Protective equipment includes an air helmet, respirator mask, safety shoes, rubber apron, chemical protective suits and gloves, safety glasses, and goggles. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, reaching above the shoulder, stooping, kneeling, twisting, or crouching for extended periods; lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; and using close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjusting focus. The role uses office, laboratory, and manufacturing equipment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; the role does not offer work authorization sponsorship. The pay range is $21 to $39 per hour. The position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Company benefits include health insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong mechanical proficiency and mathematical skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience reading and understanding written protocols.
Ability to understand chemical reactions and hazards.
Ability to understand ISO and quality systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or another Life Science discipline.
Experience with chemical handling.

Responsibilities

Produce and purify chemical compounds to meet MilliporeSigma customer requirements.
Stage materials using a variety of warehouse equipment.
Perform basic operation of vessels, tanks, dryers, and related equipment.
Perform in-process analytical testing, including work-ups and simple interpretations as described in the Master Production Record.
Perform distillations, filtrations, and extractions to isolate and purify products.
Follow and support all safety and quality procedures and systems.