Production Associate Seastar Chemicals, an Avantor company, is seeking a Sr.

Production

Associate to join our Production team in Sidney, BC. In this hands‐on role, you'll support the safe production, handling, packaging, and movement of high‐purity chemical products while helping ensure operational excellence in a clean, safety‐focused manufacturing environment. Safely handle, transfer, and process chemical feedstocks, acids, and bases in accordance with established safety procedures and operating guidelines.

Calculate and produce finished products and custom chemical solutions to meet customer requirements. Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment—including pumps, stills, chillers, neutralization systems, and scrubber systems—to ensure safe, efficient operations and product quality. Support inventory management of feedstocks, waste materials, drums, and related production supplies.

Assist with weekend and emergency production coverage as required. Perform bottle preparation, filling, labeling, packaging, and shipping activities. Clean, sanitize, and maintain production, packaging, and warehouse areas to clean‐room standards.

Maintain accurate production, packaging, inventory, and shipping records. Provide operational support and coverage for Packaging Technicians and Warehouse personnel when needed. Prepare empty drums for resale and maintain outdoor production areas, including silos and trench drains.

Follow all company safety policies, SOPs, and quality standards. Participate in required training and certification activities. Help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment. Work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to achieve operational and service goals.

Support waste reduction efforts through material reprocessing and maintain accurate inventory records for feedstocks,



reprocessed materials, waste streams, and drums. Contribute ideas and solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity. High school diploma or equivalent; post‐secondary education in Chemistry or a related field is an asset. ~3–5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or processing environment preferred. ~ Knowledge of safe handling procedures for corrosive chemicals, including acids and bases. ~ Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial equipment, pumps, piping, pneumatic systems, or related machinery. ~ Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues in a production setting. ~ Understanding of clean‐room or highly regulated manufacturing environments. ~ Ability to safely move and handle heavy materials, including drums. ~ Basic understanding of electrical systems and wiring is an asset. ~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). ~ At Seastar, you'll be part of a team dedicated to producing high‐purity chemical solutions in a safety‐first environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth are valued.

Three weeks' vacation entitlement + 11 paid statutory holidays Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (paid by Seastar) Fertility and family‐building benefits (paid by Seastar) Employee Assistance Program 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.

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.

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One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. The expected pre‐tax pay for this position is $48,500.00 - $78,775.00.

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