Chemical Production Operator

Company: Avantor
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Summary Set up equipment and product delivery on production line. Is responsible for ensuring the lines are set-up and running to the production schedule in accordance to the work orders in addition to making necessary running adjustments, clean-up, maintenance of equipment and change parts. $18-22/hour with shift differentials available SIGN ON BONUS $1500 Variety of shifts available! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 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 to the work orders Understand line and pump configuration and be able to clean and inspect lines as well as perform line change-overs 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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience: 1 - 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably a chemical plant. Skills/Competencies:Demonstrated mechanical ability.Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skillsStrong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English languageStrong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)Critical decision-making skills, creativity, multi-tasking ability RCRA Training Other Skills: ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE : Reports to production supervisor. 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. 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. 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. EEO Statement We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. 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 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 using the links below. EEO is the Law OFCCP EEO Supplement PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION 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

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