Production Associate

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Bakersfield, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Biotech
The Role
Monitors production systems, inspects and documents production activities, performs container preparation and filling, and supports shipping, receiving, inventory counts, and material handling. Maintains equipment, organized work areas, safety standards, quality, efficiency, and timely completion of assignments. Reports equipment abnormalities, security or safety concerns, and follows site procedures and materials-handling protocols.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Opportunity:

Entry-level position; monitor the production process system to ensure proper operation. Inspect, check, and document production activities. Perform container preparation, bulk and non-bulk filling, shipping, and receiving activities, as well as other production and facility capacities as assigned. Ensure safety, quality of workmanship, efficiency, and timeliness when performing the assigned work.

What we’re looking for 

    Education: High School education or GED preferred.

    Experience: Prior experience as a chemical operator/technician preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Ability to work in a team environment.

  • Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.

  • Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures.

  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel), are preferred.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Critical thinking skills.

How you will thrive and create an impact 

  • Monitors the production process system to ensure proper operation.

  • Inspects, checks, and documents process production activities.

  • Ensures safety, quality of workmanship, efficiency, and timeliness when performing the assigned work.

  • Use and maintain equipment in good working order and report any abnormalities in a timely fashion.

  • Maintains working areas in an organized and clean condition to ensure optimal work efficiency and safety.

  • Follows materials handling practices that are appropriate to safety standards, while minimizing wastage.

  • Reports security and/or health and safety infractions or potential infractions in a timely manner and to the appropriate contacts.

  • Participate in inventory cycle count programs and accurately record results.

  • May participate in shipping and receiving activities, as necessary.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

Privacy Policy:

We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.
 

Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Skills Required

  • High school education or GED
  • Prior experience as a chemical operator or technician
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Commitment to safety and quality
  • Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Critical thinking skills

Avantor Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avantor and has not been reviewed or approved by Avantor.

  • Healthcare Strength Core medical coverage, wellness resources, and an Employee Assistance Program are characterized as solid, with insurance often seen as competitive. Day-one eligibility in some roles and localized wellness programs for associates and families reinforce perceived healthcare value.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program provides a company match with immediate vesting and a range of investment options, standing out as a strong savings feature. An employee stock purchase plan and profit-sharing elements further bolster long-term financial benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support Enhanced family-building benefits include paid parental leave, fertility/IVF support, and expanded gender-affirming coverage. These inclusive policies provide meaningful support for caregivers and families.

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The Company
HQ: Radnor, PA
9,968 Employees
Year Founded: 1904

What We Do

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world. More than 13,500 strong, our associates are passionate about our mission to set science in motion to create a better world. We share enthusiasm for innovation, excellence, and achievement. Whether we are collaborating with our customers to advance science or solve multifaceted problems, we help them reach their goals more efficiently and effectively. Visit our website to learn more about Avantor. From FORTUNE. © 2021 FORTUNE Media IP Limited All rights reserved. Used under license. FORTUNE is a registered trademark of FORTUNE Media IP Limited and is used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE Media IP Limited are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of, Avantor.

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