Sr. Operator

Avantor • Paris, KY

219d

About The Position

The Senior Operator is responsible for the set-up of equipment and product delivery on the production line. He/she is responsible for ensuring the lines are set-up and running to the production schedule in accordance to the work orders in addition to making necessary running adjustments, clean-up, and maintenance of equipment/change parts.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in a life science or engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of semi-automated and/or automated equipment.
• Ability to evaluate internal customer needs, and respond with appropriate action/delivery.
• Knowledge of computer applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing and assembly of products in accordance to written production records while observing appropriate safety guidelines.
• Assist with production scheduling.
• Review and recommend change to technical documentation, including batch records, WI’s and SOP’s.
• Operate semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.
• 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, including centrifuge systems, evaporation equipment, reactors, heating and chilling systems, drying systems, transfer pumps, blenders/mixers and conveying equipment with proficiency, including the cleaning and upkeep of equipment.
• Understand advance chemical processes from start to finish.
• Properly operate material monitoring devices, including pH systems, refractometers 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.
• Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specifications.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees