Sr. Operator (Nights)

Avantor • Paris, KY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a Sr. Production Operator for our Paris, KY facility. This position is an overnight shift, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The role involves performing manufacturing and assembly of products in accordance with written production records, observing safety guidelines, and operating bottling lines and packaging equipment. The Sr. Operator will also be responsible for weighing, measuring, blending, and checking raw materials, maintaining production records, and operating chemical equipment. Additionally, this role requires understanding advanced chemical processes, operating material monitoring devices, using safety and environmental control systems, and maintaining equipment and rooms. A key aspect of this role is training associates on equipment operation, chemical processes, safety procedures, and material handling, while also providing leadership and demonstrating good work ethics.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work an overnight shift 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Must be able to work weekly rotating shifts on nights

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of semi-automated and/or automated equipment is preferred
• Knowledge of computer applications is desirable
• Ability to evaluate internal customer needs, and respond with appropriate action/delivery

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing and assembly of products in accordance with written production records while observing appropriate safety guidelines.
• Review and recommend changes to technical documentation, including batch records, WI’s and SOP’s.
• Operating bottling lines and packaging when needed.
• Weigh, measure, blend and check liquid and chemical raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain proper materials and quantities.
• Maintain proper production records to comply with requirements (ISO 9001:2000, SOP’s and Work Instructions).
• Properly operate chemical operating equipment, transfer pumps, blenders/mixers and conveying equipment with proficiency, including the cleaning and upkeep of equipment.
• Understanding of advance chemical processes from start to finish.
• Properly operate material monitoring devices and weighing systems, including calibration, cleaning and upkeep.
• Properly use safety and environmental control systems, including dust collection and scrubbing devices to ensure proper operation, including cleaning and upkeep.
• Maintain equipment and rooms in proper operating condition by following daily cleaning requirements.
• Perform activities in controlled environment, while assuring the use of appropriate PPE equipment.
• Train associates and evaluate progress on operation of equipment and chemical processes, including safety procedures and proper handling of materials.
• Provide leadership and good work ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees