Operator

Avantor•Carpinteria, CA

7d•$43,500 - $69,575

About The Position

This intermediate-level production position monitors production systems to ensure proper operation and inspects, checks, and documents production activities. The Operator performs container preparation, bulk and non-bulk filling, shipping and receiving, and other production and facility tasks as assigned. The role is responsible for safe, efficient, timely work that meets quality and workmanship standards. Under close supervision, the Operator assembles mechanical units or fabricated parts through routine, repetitive operations. The position uses hand and power tools and production equipment to cut, fit, form, and assemble parts, and to align, calibrate, and adjust them to meet tolerances and product requirements. The Operator also monitors product and raw-material quality. The role reports to the production supervisor and works with supervisors, maintenance personnel, packaging operators, and the Quality Assurance Department. Work takes place in a production area and may involve exposure to heat, cold, occasional noise, fumes, and dust. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during core business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility; experience in a chemical plant is preferred.
Demonstrated mechanical ability.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-analysis skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Strong basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Critical decision-making skills, creativity, and ability to multitask.
RCRA training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a chemical plant.

Responsibilities

Follow safety precautions and personal protective equipment requirements while performing assigned duties safely.
Set up production lines and keep them running according to the production schedule and work orders.
Understand line and pump configurations, clean and inspect lines, and perform line changeovers as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and ensure items that fail checks are addressed.
Stage and unload railcars and tank trucks.
Collect bulk samples from railcars and tank trucks and deliver them to the Quality Control laboratory.
Collect particle-count samples and conduct particle-count tests.
Prepare customer trucks, including sealing, sampling, and completing associated paperwork.
Inspect and close MPOs.
Maintain accurate production records.
Work with supervisors and maintenance personnel to determine equipment setup and operations.
Monitor and assist assigned packaging operators.
Work with Quality Assurance to understand, recognize, and correct quality issues; stop the line and notify Quality Assurance if a contamination event occurs.
Perform the duties of both a packaging operator and a material handler.
Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.
Manage hazardous and universal waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation.