Packaging Operator-1st Shift

Avantor; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Packaging Operator, where you will play a vital role in optimizing performance materials. This full-time position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. You will be responsible for packaging, weighing, and labeling bulk materials, all while collaborating with a dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact lives positively, and you'll thrive in an inclusive culture that supports your career growth. Dare to make a difference and apply today!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of mechanical or electrical experience required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Weighs and fills chemicals or bulk products accurately.
• Operates production scales and maintains equipment.
• Packages finished products for shipping as per instructions.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Chemical handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Production scales

Automatic heat sealer

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for an eager and proactive Packaging Operator to optimize our Performance Materials team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Paris, KY facility. You will have the opportunity prepare, setup, weigh, package, fill, and label bulk materials in accordance with cGMP, procedures. This also includes operating production scales, including verification and calibrations, and handling hazardous materials using all appropriate and mandatory safety gear. If you have experience working with chemicals or operating pallet jacks - let's talk!

The team

Avantor's Dry Department is part of our Performance Materials business unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major industries across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their processes and operations.

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. Apply today!

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] 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.

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