Operator - Overnight 3rd shift

- United States - VWR International; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Irving, TX seeks a Manufacturing Operator to work with Lead Operator and Supervisor to manufacture silicone products following SOP and GMP guidelines. You will operate mixing, coating, cutting, and packaging machines, perform basic troubleshooting, and maintain clean equipment and work areas.

The role involves interfacing with engineering and senior manufacturing staff for process improvements, and delivering materials to production sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to strict safety regulations of the company.
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area and ensures that others are doing the same.
• Learns and adheres to safety rules for the work area as it pertains to handling chemicals and equipment.
• Responsible for learning the safety hazards of processes, equipment and materials and applying that knowledge during routine operations.
• Monitors and performs daily activities within the production area to ensure safety practices are being followed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Opportunity:

Manufacturing Operator Why Avantor? Our more than 12,000 associates globally are passionate about setting science in motion to create a better world. By choosing a career with Avantor, a Fortune 500 company, you will make breakthroughs, make a difference-and make your mark. You will work closely with dedicated people who share your enthusiasm for innovation, excellence and achievement. Whether you want to help customers advance science or solve complex problems, Avantor is where you belong.

Consider a career with us at one of our offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities or innovation centers, or as part of our laboratory and clinical services teams working onsite at customer locations worldwide.

Location: Irving, TX

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Operator works independently and in coordination with the Lead Operator and/or Supervisor. He/she will be responsible for the accurate and compliant manufacturing of various silicone products, utilizing a variety of automated and semi-automated equipment and processes. Will be operating the mixing machines, coating machines, and cutting and packaging machines under SOP and GMP guidelines. Will perform basic trouble‑shooting and maintain equipment cleanliness. Interfaces and works with engineering and senior manufacturing personnel in identifying and implementing process improvements and process validations. The Manufacturing Operator reports to his/her immediate supervisor. Under close supervision, he/she may set up and operate a variety of machines in order to produce materials. He/she may deliver raw materials and intermediates to production sites and/or keep departments clean and orderly. Assists in a variety of routine duties in the operation and preparation of equipment and materials.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Job Description:

• Adheres to strict safety regulations of the company.


• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area and ensures that others are doing the same.


• Learns and adheres to safety rules for the work area as it pertains to handling chemicals and equipment.


• Responsible for learning the safety hazards of processes, equipment and materials and applying that knowledge during routine operations.


• Monitors and performs daily activities within the production area (processing/ packaging/ testing/ sampling) to ensure safety practices are being followed.


• Identifies and corrects potential hazards and ensures compliance with safety regulations.


• May assist in activities related to hazardous waste disposal such as proper waste stream identification/classification and ensuring that these streams are properly segregated and adhered to.


• May be responsible for devising and implementing safety improvements.


• Performs routine tasks such as cleaning, weighing, and set‑up of systems for operation, packaging, and in‑process testing.


• Will be trained on applicable manufacturing procedures.


• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain equipment.


• Corrects routine and non‑routine problems by analyzing, troubleshooting and correcting equipment / process problems.


• Monitor and record critical process parameters.


• Communicates with management on results of product testing, trends, and deviations. Recommends process adjustments.


• Performs a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation and operation of process equipment.


• Understand mechanism of production machines and demonstrates ability to identify areas of the operations process.


• Ensures packaging of finished goods meets all NuSil packaging specifications in order to meet customer requirements.


• Accurately uses computerized operating systems to run and monitor manufacturing equipment, if required.


• Is responsible for accurately completing and reviewing manufacturing and quality documentation, including all calculations and notes.


• May optimize and evaluate formulation levels for product work up.


• May interface with the Research & Development group when necessary.


• May be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments that include synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties and/or powder free vinyl gloves.


• May assist various departments with proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste


• May assist with the inspection / operation and maintenance of various safety equipment and lab ware.


• May be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments that include synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties and/or powder free vinyl gloves.

Quality Related:

Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description. Ensures that all manufacturing and testing procedures are executed accurately and that documentation is done completely an