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The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a reliable and diligent Kitting Quality Inspector with a mindset of Quality first, continual improvement, and customer satisfaction.
You will have the opportunity to oversee in-process verification attributes, final inspection and release procedures for assembly and manufacturing practices at the facility. If you have experience in manufacturing and/or warehouse environment, assembly verification, and flexible to perform cross-functional inspections, come join Avantor!
This role will be a full-time position, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, based out of our Buford, Georgia facility.
The team
The Manufacturing Quality Business Unit comprises the Quality Control staff at Avantor. By completing kit assembly, lot reviews, inspections, error detection, and product release, this team makes sure that every department at the Buford site maintains quality and integrity.
What we're looking for
Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED) preferred
Experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience
Language: Must be able to communicate in English. Can grasp the main ideas of long blocks of text or conversation even when abstract concepts or some irregular language is applied. Verbal and written communication is clear, varied and nuanced over a range of topics.
Collaboration Tool: Basic computer skills using software systems (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams)
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of work experience
Previous experience as a quality control or manufacturing worker
Experience in a regulated field (such as aerospace, medical devices, or Computer Numercial Control (CNC) machines)
How you will thrive and create an impact
Inspects all labeling and packing of completed kit assemblies, conducts kit inspection
Inspections of kit components and complete first article inspections
Guarantees the regular application of quality control methods and procedures required for an effective and compliant product inspection
Examines kit assemblies to find any materials that do not comply
When mistakes are found, the kit is either manually corrected or sent back to the production team; all faults are tracked and documented
As instructed by the Quality Handbook, carry out acceptance sampling procedures for labeling, in-process, shipping, and receiving inspections as well as final inspections
Carry out acceptance attribute sampling procedures for the kit's components and packaging, and accurately and completely record the results
Keep track of and record any assembly errors
Review batch records to ensure they follow best practices and comply with good documentation
Complies with company policies, procedures, work instructions and training requirements
Fulfills obligations in accordance with the Quality Manual and any relevant laws (cGMP, MDD, and SOPS)
Conducts attribute inspection tasks to evaluate whether the kit, its parts, or the shipping packages are acceptable; records the findings
Reviews the assembly lot and sends the Manager or Supervisor the necessary paperwork
Informs colleagues and other staff members at the line level to follow and abide by relevant regulations
Palletizes, packs, stages, and/or physically divides accepted kits and sent orders
Helps to maintain a clean, clutter-free, well-organized workspace for production
Carries out additional tasks as given
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
Ability to interpret specifications and parameters
Ability to complete simple forms and identify accept and reject criteria
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
Usually, the manufacturing floor is thermostatically managed to maintain a comfortable temperature, with sufficient lighting, ventilation, and occasionally loud surroundings.
May work a portion and/or the entirety of the day in a general warehouse environment with adequate lighting and ventilation with occasional elevated noise levels and a varied range of temperatures.
There are a variety of work assignments. Workplace issues are resolved by referencing examples of prior performance. Problems could be solved with the development of new options.
A steady workload in accordance with the daily kit demands and deadlines.
The job position frequently demands walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or maybe carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs, therefore some medium-level physical exertion is necessary.
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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.
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We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. 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 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. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision using the links below.