Associate Operator Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:
This position involves the manufacture and packaging of pre-mixed assay and refining fluxes for sale to the mining and commercial assay laboratory markets.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or equivalent is a plus
• Forklift experience required
• 1-3 years warehouse and/or manufacturing experience is preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic mathematical skills are a must

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE

• Composes and affixes product labels to products
• Operates forklift, hand truck and pallet jack for the safe loading of flux components into the mixer(s) and the safe placement and maneuvering of products within the flux farm area and/or other areas of the main warehouse for shipment.
• Ventilation System Operation: Utilizes ventilation system on hand for the loading and dispensing of product from the flux mixers. Operates compressor for daily blow-down and periodic dumping of particulate collected in the bag house for recirculation into the flux manufacturing circuit.
• Mixer Loading and Mixing Operation, as per batch sheet instructions.
• Prepares packaging
• Mixer unloading - dispensing
• Palletize and Inventory
• General Warehousing Tasks
• Reports security and/or health and safety infractions or potential infractions in a timely manner and to the appropriate contacts.
• Performs other related tasks that his/her supervisor deems necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working in heights, exposure to changes in temperature, driving equipment, and maybe exposed to dust, fumes, or gases.
The associate is required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day. The physical requirements of the job are for associates to talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb height, reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull. Furthermore, the job requires associates to lift/carry/push or pull up to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Associates use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating as well as both feet for repetitive movement operating foots controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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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