Dry Packager/Operator - Night shift

Avantor is seeking a Dry Packager Operator for the night shift.

About the role

The Operator will work 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 operate equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses 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.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 6:00 pm to 6:00 am

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 – 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably a chemical plant.

Skills

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety precautions and PPE (personal protection equipment) requirements while completing assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Ensure the lines are set-up and running to the production schedule in accordance with work orders.
• Understand line and pump configuration; clean and inspect lines; perform line change-overs as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and address items that fail checks.
• 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 including sealing, sampling, and associated paperwork; inspect and close MPO’s.
• Keep accurate production records.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Maintenance Personnel to determine equipment set-up and operations.
• Monitor and assist assigned packaging operators.
• Work with the Quality Assurance Department to understand, recognize, and rectify quality issues; authority to stop the line and notify QA of contamination events.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Working Conditions

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