Chemical Operator/Associate Operator South Haven

W. R. Grace; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 27,674 - 39,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary

Job summary

Grace is seeking a Chemical Operator for the South Haven Site. The role involves preparing production materials, operating milling and drying equipment, and ensuring cGMP compliance to support pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.

This site emphasizes safety, documentation, and quality in a dynamic production environment. Starting wage is $24.35 per hour with room for advancement; requires flexibility for night shifts and a willingness to work 12-hour rotations, including weekends and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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 (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare production materials for packaging and shipment using cGMP practices.
• Tend tumble dryers, mills, classifier, compactors and centrifugal extraction equipment.
• Complete proper documentation of all steps in the process.
• Load and operate milling machines to meet customer specifications.
• Compact and classify material to ensure correct particle size.
• Pack out material and move into shipping warehouse.
• Maintain housekeeping to prevent cross-contamination.
• Fill out batch records and log books.
• Load and operate tumble dryers to remove moisture.
• Be available for nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• Pass a job-specific test and required background checks.
• Work 12-hour shifts with 4:45-5:10 start times in day/night rotations.

Skills

mathematics

chemistry

mechanical aptitude

strong communication

documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Band Grade: 8

Hourly Wage: $24.35

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a candidate to be 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.

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
• Must be available to work nights, holidays, weekends and overtime
• Must complete 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

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This title reports to the Operations Supervisor. Starting wage is $24.35 per hour with room for advancement. Training is provided for this role.

Employees who are in good standing can reach $35.00 per hour in three years from start date.

Physical Requirements And Environment

• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience in mathematics, chemistry and mechanical appitude.
• Expereince working on teams that require strong communication and documentation skills.
• One to 3 years experience in manufacturing or similar setting. (Preferred)

Benefits

US Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match – up to 4%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Nearest Major Market: Kalamazoo