Drys Packager - B Crew (nights)

Avantor; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a production assembler to join our manufacturing team. Under supervision, you will assemble mechanical units and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools, ensure lines run to schedule, and monitor quality of products and materials.

You will perform line changes, assist with maintenance, and help document production data in a safe, compliant environment. The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility preferred, ideally a chemical plant.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability with strong math, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• RCRA Training required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical units and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools.
• Set up lines, perform line changes, and ensure production schedule adherence.
• Monitor quality of products and raw materials; coordinate with QA as needed.
• Take bulk samples from railcars/trucks and deliver to QC lab; document results.
• Maintain accurate production records and keep work area clean and safe.

Skills

Mechanical ability

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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
• Other Skills: ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE: Reports to production supervisor.

Organizational Relationships/Scope

Reports to production supervisor.

Working Conditions

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

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. Physical and Mental Requirements: Physical Exam Required? Yes No 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.

Requirement Percent of Time Activity Required

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.)

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/fractions x Complex mental calculations x Other Read/Speak English Fluently (FDA Requirement) x 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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

Company Overview

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.