Sr. Production Associate

Avantor; Sidney; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Paid sick days

Extended health, dental, and vision

Job summary

Seastar Chemicals in Sidney, BC is seeking a Sr. Production Associate to join our Production team. In this hands-on role, you’ll support safe production, handling, packaging and movement of high-purity chemical products in a clean, safety-focused facility within Avantor.

You’ll operate and troubleshoot production equipment, manage feedstocks and inventory, and collaborate with Maintenance and Warehouse teams to meet safety and quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; chemistry-related education an asset.
• 3–5 years in chemical manufacturing or processing preferred.
• Knowledge of safe handling procedures for corrosive chemicals (acids and bases).
• Mechanical aptitude with industrial equipment and basic electrical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, transfer, and process chemical feedstocks in line with safety procedures.
• Calculate and prepare finished products and custom chemical solutions.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment (pumps, stills, chillers, scrubbers).
• Support inventory management of feedstocks, waste, drums and related supplies.
• Assist with weekend and emergency production coverage as needed.

Skills

Chemical handling

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Chemistry-related studies (asset)

Tools

Pumps

Piping

Electrical understanding

Job description

The Opportunity: Seastar Chemicals, an Avantor company, is seeking a Sr. Production Associate to join our Production team in Sidney, BC. In this hands-on role, you\'ll support the safe production, handling, packaging, and movement of high-purity chemical products while helping ensure operational excellence in a clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment. If you enjoy working with specialized equipment, solving problems, and contributing to a collaborative team, we\'d love to hear from you.

What you\'ll do:

Production & Chemical Handling

• Safely handle, transfer, and process chemical feedstocks, acids, and bases in accordance with established safety procedures and operating guidelines.
• Calculate and produce finished products and custom chemical solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment—including pumps, stills, chillers, neutralization systems, and scrubber systems—to ensure safe, efficient operations and product quality.
• Support inventory management of feedstocks, waste materials, drums, and related production supplies.
• Assist with weekend and emergency production coverage as required.

Packaging & Warehouse Operations

• Perform bottle preparation, filling, labeling, packaging, and shipping activities.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain production, packaging, and warehouse areas to clean-room standards.
• Maintain accurate production, packaging, inventory, and shipping records.
• Provide operational support and coverage for Packaging Technicians and Warehouse personnel when needed.
• Prepare empty drums for resale and maintain outdoor production areas, including silos and trench drains.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all company safety policies, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Participate in required training and certification activities.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to achieve operational and service goals.
• Support waste reduction efforts through material reprocessing and maintain accurate inventory records for feedstocks, reprocessed materials, waste streams, and drums.
• Contribute ideas and solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

What you bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in Chemistry or a related field is an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or processing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of safe handling procedures for corrosive chemicals, including acids and bases.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial equipment, pumps, piping, pneumatic systems, or related machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues in a production environment.
• Understanding of clean-room or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to safely move and handle heavy materials, including drums.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and wiring is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to safety.

Why join Seastar?

At Seastar, you\'ll be part of a team dedicated to producing high-purity chemical solutions in a safety-first environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth are valued.

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success:

• Three weeks’ vacation entitlement + 11 paid statutory holidays
• Paid sick days
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (paid by Seastar)
• Fertility and family‑building benefits (paid by Seastar)
• Group RRSP with company matching
• Volunteer Time Off program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

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.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $48,500.00 - $78,775.00. 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 [e-mail] 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.

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. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. 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.