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Production Sr. Associate

Avantor
United States, Nevada, Sparks
Jan 24, 2026
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.

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.

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