Production Sr. Associate

The Opportunity :

Intermediate level position; monitor the production process system to ensure proper operation. Inspect, check and document process production activities. Perform container preparation, bulk and non-bulk filling, shipping and receiving activities and other production and facility capacities as assigned. Ensure safety, quality of workmanship, efficiency and timeliness when performing the assigned work.

Job Summary

Avantor is a trusted supplier to mining and assay laboratories worldwide. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for Senior Production Operators to join our team in Sparks, Nevada. In this role, you'll help produce and package cupels -small, porous containers used to separate precious metals like gold and silver from base metals. If you're someone who enjoys staying active and working with your hands, this could be a great fit.

What you'll be doing :

• Set up, operate, and clean production equipment
• Maintain a spare parts and inventory; conduct regular inventory checks to ensure optimal stock levels
• Inspect equipment and assets, and report on their condition
• Ensure equipment is maintained to meet production schedules
• Participate in contractor selection and supervises their work
• Support the implementation of the Preventive Maintenance Program
• Package finished goods and maintain accurate production records
• Monitor production processes and ensure proper operation
• Prepare containers and assist with bulk and non-bulk filling, shipping, and receiving
• Coordinate workflow in and out of the production room
• Support operators with production-related questions and escalate issues to the supervisor
• Meet production goals for quality and efficiency
• Assist with inventory counts and general site maintenance
• Report equipment issues, material defects, or safety concerns
• Follow safety procedures and keep work area clean and organized
• Support other tasks as needed

What we're looking for :

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

What's in it for you?

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 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.

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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.