Chemical Operator

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Chemical Operator.
Under close supervision, assemble mechanical units or fabricated parts to make sub-assemblies or complete products within routine and repetitive assembly operations. Use various hand and power tools and operates equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses to cut, file, fit, punch, ream, rivet, form, and/or assemble. Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements. Monitor quality of products and raw materials.

This role will be a full-time position base out of Phillipsburg, NY.
Attendance Requirements: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday during core business. Saturdays may be required.
Must be able to work flexible hours. A different shift every week. Overtime as required to accomplish assignments. $32.54 and hour Plus $2.50 shift differential.

What we're looking for

Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED).

• Experience: 1 - 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferable a chemical plant.
• Skills: Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Critical decision-making skills, creativity, multi-tasking ability
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• RCRA Training.

Who you are:

• Adhere to all safety precautions and PPE (personal protection equipment) requirements while completing the assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Responsible for ensuring the lines are set-up and running to the production schedule in accordance with the work orders.
• Understand line and pump configuration and be able to clean and inspect lines as well as perform line changeovers as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and ensure that items that fail checks are addressed.
• Stage and unload railcars and tank trucks.
• Take bulk samples from both railcars and tank trucks and deliver to QC lab.
• Take particle count samples and run particle count tests.
• Prepare customer trucks to include sealing, sampling, and associated paperwork. Inspect and close MPO's.
• Keep accurate production records.
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Maintenance Personnel, to determine equipment set-up and operations.
• Monitor and assist assigned packaging operators.
• Works with the Quality Assurance Department to understand, recognize and rectify quality issues. Has the authority and responsibility to stop the line and notify QA of a contamination event.
• Ability to perform the duties of both a packaging operator and material handler.
• Comply with all cGMP requirements.
• Manage hazardous and universal waste according to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
  

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to both extreme heat and cold. Typical of production area: occasional noise, heat, fumes and dust.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Physical Exam Required? Yes No

Attendance Requirements: 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 as required to accomplish assignments.

(Use "NA" to indicate "Not Applicable.")

REQUIREMENT
PERCENT OF TIME ACTIVITY REQUIRED

PHYSICAL STRENGTH
AND ENDURANCE
Less than 10%
10-20%
20-30%
30-50%
50-75%
75-100%
Other
Standing

x
Walking
x
Sitting
x
Climbing (stairs/ladder)
x
Bend/Crouch/Reach
x
Lifting/Thrust/Lower/
Push/Pull:

x
0-25 lbs.
x
25-50 lbs.
x
50 lbs. or greater
x
(assistance for over 50 lbs.)
x
VISUAL/AUDIO
YES
NO
EXPOSURE
YES
NO
Hearing - Specifically
x

Extreme Heat
x

Noise (=/> 85 dbA)

x
Extreme Cold
x

Vision (Near/Far)
x

Extreme Dampness
x

Vision (Color discrim.)
x

Heights

x
Vision (Peripheral)
x

Vibration

x
Vision (Depth Percept.)
x

Irritants (Skin/Lungs)
x

Others - List

(List those that apply)

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
YES
NO
COMMENTS (if any)
Read and interpret written information
x

Read and interpret written instructions
x

Mental Calculations: simple equations/fractions
x

Complex mental calculations
x

Other

Read/Speak English Fluently
(FDA Requirement)
x

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

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

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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