Operator

Under close supervision, properly manufacture and package products per production batch records and packaging/labeling records. Assist Sr. operators, with daily tasks, to meet production schedule requirements. Crosstrain and support other manufacturing lines. Adhere to cGMP and good documentation requirements. Adhere to all site and EHS safety guidelines.

What we’re looking for 

• Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Experience: 1 – 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferable a chemical plant.

Who you are:

• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Critical decision-making skills, creativity, multi-tasking ability
• Good documentation skills.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.

How you will thrive and create an impact 

Ability to perform the duties of both a packaging operator and manufacturing operator.

· Comply with all cGMP, good documentation, and site safety requirements.

· Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

· Weigh, measure and stage raw materials per specific formulations for production process.

· Maintain batch records and logbooks.

· Report deviations to supervision.

· Clean equipment and utensils used in the production process.

· Run required tests on production products; pH, Conductivity, LOD etc..

· Follow all clean rooms and PPE protocols.

· Operate production equipment; Reactors, crystallizers, dryers, centrifuges, agitators, pumps, scales, temperature and room pressure controls, RPM speeds, thermometers, pH meters, conductivity meters, gauges etc...

· Maintain inventory sheets.

· Pack final product for shipment; verify labels, secure product, verify counts.

· Hazard identification and provide suggestions.

· Adhere to all safety precautions and PPE (personal protection equipment) requirements while completing the assigned duties in a safe manner.

· Strict adherence to EHS protocols.

· Manage hazardous and universal waste according to local, state and federal regulations.

· Conduct daily peer reviews on documentation.

M-F schedule: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday during core business hours of 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Overtime as required to accomplish assignments.

24/7 rotating day shift: Either Sun-Tues 6am-6pm or Wed-Fri 6am-6pm. Rotating Saturdays.

24/7 rotating night shift: Either Sun-Tues 6pm-6am or Wed-Fri 6pm-6am. Rotating Saturdays.

Physical and Mental Requirements: - Respiratory fit test

- See below for specific requirements.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE Less than 10% 10-20% 20-30% 30-50% 50-75% 75-100% Other Standing

x Walking x Sitting x Climbing (stairs/ladder) x Bend/Crouch/Reach x Lifting/Thrust/Lower/ Push/Pull:

x 0-25 lbs. x 25-50 lbs. x 50 lbs. or greater x (assistance for over 50 lbs.) x VISUAL/AUDIO YES NO EXPOSURE YES NO Hearing – Specifically x Extreme Heat x Noise (=/> 85 dbA) x

Extreme Cold x Vision (Near/Far) x Extreme Dampness x Vision (Color discrim.) x Heights x Vision (Peripheral) x Vibration x Vision (Depth Percept.) x Irritants (Skin/Lungs) x Others – List (List those that apply) MENTAL REQUIREMENTS YES NO COMMENTS (if any) Read and interpret written information x Read and interpret written instructions x Mental Calculations: simple equations/fraction

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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