Operator

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking an Operator at our NuSil site. This is a full-time position based in Carpinteria, CA. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a diverse team in a phenomenal environment. NuSil supports the healthcare, aerospace, and biotech industries. You can help change and save lives through the work you do every day. If you know packaging, operations, and/or manufacturing, let's talk!

What we're looking for

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in packaging or distribution.
• Certification(s): None required.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a chemical plant.
• Understanding/familiarity with cGMP and RCRA training.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure the lines are set up and running to the production schedule in accordance with work orders.
• Understand line and pump configuration; clean and inspect lines; and perform line changeovers as needed.
• Perform prestart-up inspection on equipment and ensure that items that have failed checks are addressed.
• Maintain manufacturing areas clean and organized.
• Willing to multitask and be flexible.
• Keep accurate production records.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Maintenance Personnel to resolve equipment setup and operations issues.
• Work with the QA Dept 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.
• Manage hazardous and universal waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Demonstrate mechanical ability.
• Critical decision-making skills, creativity, and multitasking ability.