Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Production

Overview

Avantor is seeking an Operator at the NuSil site in Carpinteria, CA. This full‑time position involves collaboration with a diverse team and supports manufacturing in healthcare, aerospace, and biotech industries.

• High School diploma or GED (preferred)
• 1–2 years of experience in packaging or distribution
• Experience in a chemical plant (preferred)
• Understanding/familiarity with cGMP and RCRA training (preferred)
• No certifications required

• Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements
• Ensure production lines are set up and running in accordance with work orders and schedules
• Understand line and pump configuration; clean, inspect lines; perform line changeovers as needed
• Perform pre‑start‑up inspections on equipment and address any failure checks
• Maintain manufacturing areas clean and organized
• Multi‑task and be flexible in dynamic environments
• Keep accurate production records
• Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to resolve equipment set‑up and operations issues
• Work with the QA department to understand, recognize, and rectify quality issues; stop the line and notify QA of contamination events if necessary
• Perform duties of both a packaging operator and material handler
• Manage hazardous and universal waste according to local, state, and federal regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation
• Demonstrate mechanical ability, critical decision‑making skills, creativity, and multi‑tasking ability

The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is $43,500.00 – $69,575.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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 r 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.