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Manufacturing Operator - 2nd Shift

Avantor
Carpinteria, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Nov 2025
💰 $68,700/yr($41,200/yr$68,700/yr)

About the role

The Opportunity:

The Manufacturing Operator is an intermediate-level position that monitors the production process system to ensure proper operation. Inspect, check, and document production activities. Perform container preparation, bulk and non-bulk filling, shipping, and receiving activities, as well as other production and facility capacities as assigned. Ensure safety, quality of workmanship, efficiency, and timeliness when performing the assigned work.

What we’re looking for:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

How you will thrive and create an impact 

  • Assists assemblers with production-related questions and follows up with Project Managers as necessary to clarify any work order questions.
  • Help keep the flow of builds in and out of the production room.
  • Assist in maintaining adequate staffing levels by initiating personnel movement to match workflow.
  • Ensure completed builds are promptly removed from the production area and delivered to the QC area.
  • Scans work orders into the WO log as orders enter, move around, or leave the production room.
  • Ensures all leftover materials are properly labeled with item numbers and returned to raw materials inventory.
  • Assists in the setup and adjustment of the auto-labeling machine in production.
  • Trains assemblers on the proper adjustment of the auto labeler and changing the temperature strip rolls.
  • Load the ribbon, bags, and labels files onto the auto bagger.
  • Troubleshot the auto bagger as necessary when assemblers experience technical problems.
  • Must be available to pull orders when necessary, following all established procedures for order pulling (APPLE).
  • Helps track Production Work Orders (Batch records) as they move through the production room to Quality Control and back.
  • May perform duties and responsibilities of the Assembler role as needed.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

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

$41,200.00 - $68,700.00

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

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