Operator - Overnight 3rd shift

Avantor•Irving, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator works independently and in coordination with the Lead Operator and/or Supervisor to manufacture silicone products accurately and in compliance with company procedures. The role operates mixing, coating, cutting, and packaging machinery under SOP and GMP guidelines, performs basic troubleshooting, and maintains equipment cleanliness. The operator works with engineering and senior manufacturing personnel to identify and implement process improvements and validations. The position reports to the immediate supervisor and, under close supervision, may set up and operate machines, deliver raw materials and intermediates, maintain orderly work areas, and assist with routine equipment and material preparation. The role includes production, packaging, testing, sampling, quality control, documentation, inventory, and safety activities. Operators monitor process parameters, perform equipment maintenance and cleaning, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, communicate testing results and deviations, and recommend process adjustments. They also help ensure that finished goods meet packaging specifications, materials are labeled and stored correctly, inventory is accurately accounted for, and production and shipment requirements are met. Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The position is titled for an overnight third shift; no specific shift hours are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Minimum two years of related experience and/or training.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and moving 55-gallon drums with proper drum-lifting equipment.
Ability to meet the vision requirements of the role; contact lenses are prohibited in production, lab, engineering-shop, and equipment-work areas, and prescription safety glasses are provided when applicable.
May be required to pass a pulmonary function test to wear a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety regulations and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Learn and follow safety rules for handling chemicals and equipment; identify and correct hazards and support compliance with safety regulations.
Monitor production-area activities, including processing, packaging, testing, and sampling, to ensure safe practices are followed.
Assist with hazardous-waste identification, segregation, collection, and disposal as needed.
Clean, weigh, and set up systems for operation, packaging, and in-process testing.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and correct routine and non-routine equipment or process problems.
Monitor and record critical process parameters; communicate product testing results, trends, and deviations to management; recommend process adjustments.
Operate process equipment and identify areas of the production process that may need attention.
Ensure finished-goods packaging meets NuSil specifications and customer requirements.
Use computerized operating systems to run and monitor manufacturing equipment when required.
Complete and review manufacturing and quality documentation accurately, including calculations and notes.
Perform product quality-control and specialized testing, including in-process QC testing, and document results accurately.
Verify that materials and supplies are properly labeled and stored; maintain awareness of good manufacturing practices and product safety.
Review process reproducibility trends and apply that knowledge to improve processes or products.
Suggest manufacturing procedure changes to correct issues or clarify and improve processes.
Account for materials used and produced, including accurate labeling; allocate materials to runsheets and perform basic cycle counting.
Maintain area inventory by cycle counting, verifying inventory accuracy, and correcting issues.
Coordinate with other personnel and departments to meet production goals and product shipment requirements.
May optimize and evaluate formulation levels for product work-up and interface with Research & Development when necessary.
May assist with inspection, operation, and maintenance of safety equipment and lab ware.
Wear required protective garments in controlled manufacturing environments.