Operator

Avantor; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an Operator in Phillipsburg, NJ to operate distillation and blending equipment and handle chemicals. This full-time role on 3rd shift provides training on 1st shift initially and requires safety PPE adherence.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED plus 1–3 years in manufacturing, with basic math and Microsoft Office skills. Forklift experience is a plus, and ability to lift 50 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, preferably chemical or food/beverage.
• Must follow safety PPE, basic math, and RCRA/cGMP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Operate distillation and blending equipment.
• Handle chemicals and weigh/fill products per instructions.
• Set up, operate, calibrate scales, and maintain equipment.
• Follow cGMP and safety procedures.
• Document activities accurately.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical ability

Math skills

English language

Lifting 50 lbs

Teamwork

Education

High School completion or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Forklift experience

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for an Operator to operate distillation and blending equipment and handle chemicals. This is a full-time position based out of our Phillipsburg, NJ location. Work Schedule: 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11:00pm-7:00am with training on 1st shift for the first few months.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED).
• Experience: 1-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a chemical plant or food and beverage industry.
• Additional Qualifications: Adhere to all safety precautions and PPE (personal protection equipment) requirements while completing the assigned duties in a safe manner. Demonstrated mechanical ability, basic math skills, and familiarity with RCRA and cGMP regulations. Experience in chemical handling, storage, and safety protocols. Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills. Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), preferred. Critical decision-making skills, creativity, multi-tasking ability. Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Forklift Experience is a plus.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Performs manufacturing activities by adhering to a defined set of procedures and standard outputs to ensure consistent production quality.
• Fits, aligns, calibrates, and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements.
• Works safely within the parameters of and comply with company Work Instructions and policies.
• Weighs and fills chemicals or bulk products in accordance with BPR.
• Operates production scales, including verifications and calibrations.
• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain the equipment.
• Packages finished product for customers including labeling, sealing, and inspections per Work Instructions.
• Manages hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety gear.
• 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.
• Supports co-workers in their job responsibilities and are expected to work as a team player.
• Good vision required for close-up and peripheral tasks.
• 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.

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 $39,500.00 - $63,250.00; 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.

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Benefits

• Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.

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.