Manufacturing Operator - 3rd Shift

Avantor is looking for a Manufacturing Operator – 3rd Shift to join our chemical manufacturing facility in St. Louis, MO!

This position is full-time, onsite, overnight schedule: 12 hour shift, 6:00pm - 6:00am Sunday - Tuesday and every other Saturday.

What we’re looking for

• Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Experience: 1 – 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferable a chemical plant.

• Demonstrated mechanical ability.

• Organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).

• Critical decision-making skills, creativity, multi-tasking ability.

• Good documentation skills.

• Basic troubleshooting skills.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Ability to perform the duties of both a packaging operator and manufacturing operator.

• Comply with all cGMP, good documentation, and site safety requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

• Weigh, measure and stage raw materials per specific formulations for production process.

• Maintain batch records and logbooks.

• Report deviations to supervision.

• Clean equipment and utensils used in the production process.

• Run required tests on production products; pH, Conductivity, LOD etc.

• Follow all clean room and PPE protocols.

• Operate production equipment; Reactors, agitators, pumps, scales, temperature and room pressure controls, RPM speeds, thermometers, pH meters, conductivity meters, gauges etc...

• Maintain inventory sheets.

• Pack final product for shipment; verify labels, secure product, verify counts.

• Hazard identification and provide suggestions.

• Adhere to all safety precautions and PPE (personal protection equipment) requirements while completing the assigned duties in a safe manner.

• Strict adherence to EHS protocols.

• Manage hazardous and universal waste according to local, state and federal regulations.

• Conduct daily peer reviews on documentation.

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!

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