The Opportunity:

Under close supervision, assemble mechanical units or fabricated parts to make sub-assemblies or complete products within routine and repetitive assembly operations. Use various hand and power tools and operates equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses in order to cut, file, fit, punch, ream, rivet, form, and/or assemble. Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements. Monitor quality of products and raw materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

Responsible for ensuring the lines are set-up and running to the production schedule in accordance to the work orders Understand line and pump configuration and be able to clean and inspect lines as well as perform line change-overs as needed.

Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and ensure that items that fail checks are addressed.

Stage and unload railcars and tank trucks.

Take bulk samples from both railcars and tank trucks and deliver to QC lab.

Take particle count samples and run particle count tests.

Prepare customer trucks to include sealing, sampling, and associated paperwork. Inspect and close MPO’s.

Keep accurate production records.

Collaborates with Supervisors and Maintenance Personnel, to determine equipment set-up and operations.

Monitor and assist assigned packaging operators.

Works with the Quality Assurance Department to understand, recognize and rectify quality issues. Has the authority and responsibility to stop the line and notify QA of a contamination event.

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

Comply with all cGMP requirements.

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

Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Skills/Competencies:

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

RCRA Training
 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to both extreme heat and cold. Typical of production area: occasional noise, heat, fumes and dust.

Attendance Requirements: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday during core business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime as required to accomplish assignments.

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 recruiting@avantorsciences.com 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.

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