Lead Operator

The Opportunity :

Avantor is looking for a Lead Operator to utilize automated equipment to prepare, setup, weigh, package, fill and label product in compliance with customer requirements and safety guidelines.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA office.

Work Schedule : Monday thru Friday, 6am-2 : 30pm (overtime on weekends as needed)

What we're looking for :

• Education :
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience :
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Leadership experience desired.
• Additional Qualifications :
• Able to work within a team daily.
• Critical thinker, self starter, detail oriented and good time management skills.
• Ability to adhere to all safety / security measures.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete minor equipment repairs.

How you will thrive and create an impact :

• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations; maintain work areas in a neat and orderly condition.
• Utilize proper personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, gloves, respirators, dust masks, safety glasses, hairnets, steel toe shoes, lab coats, sleeves, shoe covers, and jumpsuits.
• Utilize Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Material Handling Sheets consistently when coming in contact with chemical material.
• Process assigned orders per manufacturing order, efficiently, error-free and in compliance with safety and FDA / ISO guidelines.
• Understand the various machinery used and how to properly program equipment for manufacturing product.
• Demonstrate how to change over and complete minor troubleshooting on equipment.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete paperwork regarding the processing of chemical material.
• Verify labels of all materials used in the manufacturing process.
• Dispose of labelled containers as instructed and controlled by Regulatory Affairs.
• Clean utensils and equipment as required by company guidelines and work instructions.
• Complete required reports and records including, but not limited to, area cleaning logs, equipment logs, and balance logs.
• Detect and report faulty equipment, suspicious materials, improper operations, and unusual conditions to the appropriate individuals.
• Exercise proper care in the use of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Set-up, operate, clean and maintain the following equipment : HMI for water system, Check Weigher, Bottle Unscrambler, Re-Torquer, Bottle Orienter, Drop Packer, Filling Station, Taper, Capper / Torquer, Palletizer, Labeler, Autoclave, and other equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean work environment, including surrounding areas and equipment, as governed by cleaning and equipment guidelines and logbooks.
• Organize and maintain PPE & other equipment as necessary.

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!

Pay Transparency :

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$53,000.00 - $88,000.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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 recruiting@avantorsciences.

com and 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.