Sr. Operator (Nights)

Avantor • Paris, KY

1d • 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. Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees