New

Set Up Operator

Avantor
United States, Kentucky, Paris
Jun 02, 2025
The Opportunity: Avantor, a Global Fortune 500 company is looking for a dedicated Set Up Operator for our Performance Materials organization. This Paris, KY role is full-time, on-site; Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM. Who you are: Minimum Education: High school / GED Required Experience (2+ yrs): Manufacturing Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) Adhering to safety precautions and PPE (personal protection equipment) requirements. Ensuring the lines are set-up and running to the production schedule in accordance to the work orders. Line and pump configuration Cleaning and inspecting lines Performing line changeovers Performing preventative maintenance on equipment Ensuring that items that fail checks are addressed Keeping accurate production records. Monitoring and assisting with assigned packaging operators. Working with the Quality Assurance Department to understand, recognize and rectify quality issues. Collaborating with Supervisors and Maintenance teams to determine equipment set-up and operations. Taking the authority and responsibility to stop the line and notify QA of a potential contamination event. Performing the duties of both a Packaging Operator and Material Handler. Complying with cGMP requirements. Managing hazardous and universal waste according to local, state and federal regulations. Preferred Experience: Completing lock- out, tag- out training Mechanical Handling chemicals Safety training Powered industrial vehicle (PIV) (IE: pallet jacks and forklift) How you will thrive and create an impact: Avantor's Dry Department supports the innovation and growth objectives of major industries across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their processes and operations. Delivering results against complex business and technology initiatives this role will prepare, setup, weigh, package, fill, and label bulk materials in accordance with cGMP, procedures. This includes operating production scales, including verification and calibrations, and handling hazardous materials using all appropriate and mandatory safety gear. The successful candidate will utilize business level organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills with the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Will perform other duties as assigned. 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! 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.comand 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 Know Your Rights poster. 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.