The Opportunity:

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

Seastar, part of Avantor, is looking for a high energy Maintenance/Production Technician responsible for the maintenance of production, packaging and supply chain equipment as well as site facilities tasks.

This will report into the Operations Manager and will be a full-time position based in Sidney, BC.

What we’re looking for:                                                                                                                  

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: 1–3 years of related experience in a manufacturing or warehouse facility but this is not mandatory as we provide onsite training.

Good English written and oral communication skills

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

Follow Avantor's safety protocols.

Perform daily bottle preparation, filling, and packaging functions.

Daily cleaning, sanitizing, set up and maintain filling, packaging and warehouse areas and equipment.

Submit accurate records of filling and packaging work performed to the department Team Lead

Responsible for participating in achieving department’s operational and service targets.

Familiarize yourself with and follow all procedures and SOPs related to the filling, packaging, and warehousing functions at Avantor.

Participate in any required training on the proper use and care of filling, packaging and warehouse related equipment.

Provide coverage for other Packaging Technicians and Warehouseperson when necessary.

Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with and supportive of the company’s values.

Other activities as determined by the Operations Manager.

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 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.