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.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)

• Assists assemblers with production related questions and follows up with Project Managers as necessary to clarify any work order questions.

• Helps keep flow of builds in and out of production room.

• Assist in maintaining adequate staffing levels by initiating personnel movement to match work flow.

• Ensures completed builds are promptly removed from production area and delivered to QC area.

• Scans work orders into the WO log as orders enter, move around or leave the production room.

• Ensures all left over 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 how to properly adjust the auto labeler and how to change the temp strips rolls.

• Loads the ribbon, bags and labels files onto the auto bagger.

• Trouble-shoots 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 keep track of Production Work Order (Batch record) as it travels thru the production room to Quality Control and back.

• May perform duties and responsibilities of Assembler role as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

• High School completion or equivalent (GED)

• 12+ months experience in assembly or production

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good leadership skills; ability to help others

• Ability to pay strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to communicate effectively with assemblers and order pickers

• Must be physically able to move pallets with pallet jack

• Must possess a strong sense of urgency

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Works on the production/assembly floor thermostatically controlled to room temperature with adequate lighting and ventilation and with occasional elevated noise levels. May also work in a general warehouse environment with adequate lighting and ventilation with occasional elevated noise levels and a varying range of temperatures.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required; however, the job position does require frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting or possibly carrying objects weighing up to 40 lbs.

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.

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