Production Operator

Avantor • Sparks, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves the manufacture and packaging of pre-mixed assay and refining fluxes for sale to the mining and commercial assay laboratory markets.

Requirements

• Forklift experience required
• Basic mathematical skills are a must
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is a plus
• 1-3 years warehouse and/or manufacturing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Composes and affixes product labels to products
• Operates forklift, hand truck and pallet jack for the safe loading of flux components into the mixer(s) and the safe placement and maneuvering of products within the flux farm area and/or other areas of the main warehouse for shipment.
• Utilizes ventilation system on hand for the loading and dispensing of product from the flux mixers. Operates compressor for daily blow-down and periodic dumping of particulate collected in the bag house for recirculation into the flux manufacturing circuit.
• Mixer Loading and Mixing Operation, as per batch sheet instructions.
• Prepares packaging
• Mixer unloading – dispensing
• Palletize and Inventory
• General Warehousing Tasks
• Reports security and/or health and safety infractions or potential infractions in a timely manner and to the appropriate contacts.
• Performs other related tasks that his/her supervisor deems necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED