Operator

Avantor; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Dry Department Operator to perform manufacturing activities by following procedures and maintaining quality. You will assemble, operate and calibrate equipment, weigh chemicals, and package products for shipping while observing safety and cGMP guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial or educational setting, with a Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1-2 years of mechanical or electrical experience in industrial or educational setting.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Works safely within company work instructions and policies.
• Weighs and fills chemicals or bulk products per Production Work Order.
• Operates production scales, verifications and calibrations.
• Sets up, operates, cleans and maintains equipment listed in the posting.
• Packages finished product for shipping with proper labeling.
• Handles hazardous materials with appropriate safety gear.
• Maintains cleanliness of workstation and documents work clearly.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

The Opportunity

Performs manufacturing activities by adhering to a defined set of procedures and standard outputs to ensure consistent production quality. Tasks include assembling mechanical units or fabricated parts to make sub-assemblies or complete products, and/or using various hand and power tools and operating 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. Fits, aligns, calibrates, and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements. Monitors quality of products and raw materials. Communicates with colleagues within manufacturing to exchange information, providing explanations or interpretations as necessary to maintain alignment and efficiency. Ensures compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and operational guidelines to support seamless manufacturing processes.

Dry Department Operator

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Experience: 1-2 years of mechanical or electrical experience in either an industrial or educational setting
• Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience
• Experience handling chemicals
• Experience with PIV such as pallet jacks and forklifts

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

• Works safely within the parameters of and complies with company Work Instructions and policies.
• Weighs and fills chemicals or bulk products in accordance with Production Work Order (PWO).
• Operates production scales, including verifications and calibrations.
• Setup, operate, clean and maintain the following equipment: automatic heat sealer, electronic floor scale, digistalic pumps, crusher, auger filling unites, autoclave unites, vibrating filler unites, induction sealing equipment, portable exhaust hood, and other equipment as required.
• Packages finished product for shipping (boxing, labeling) per Work Instructions.
• Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety gear.
• Sweeps and mops floors and cleans workstation after each product filling.
• Completes documentation in a legible manner; verifies and reviews for accuracy.
• Maintains expected quality and quantity of work.
• Follows cGMP policies and procedures for handling, storage, packing, manufacturing and distributing products.
• Moves partial leftover containers of product to the designated area for relocation back into stock.
• Takes precautions to secure warehouse contents against loss. Ensures doors stay locked at all times and only authorized personnel enter the facility.
• Supports co-workers in their job responsibilities and is expected to work as a team player.
• Turns off/shuts down equipment when not in use.
• 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.

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.

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