Work Schedule

Weekend nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Packaging Operator

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Cincinnati, OH

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Packaging Operator is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and assisting with packaging equipment setup and startup while keeping safety and quality at the forefront of everything you do. You will also assist with GMP documentation, in-process testing, breakdown investigations, and repairs related to packaging production.

A Day in the Life:

Efficiently and safely operate assigned packaging equipment

Observe packaging equipment in operation and follow good troubleshooting practices to continuously improve and optimize performance

Drive safety culture and quality in all activities

Efficiently perform changeovers and cleanups to maintain patient safety and uphold cGMP standards

Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance

Participate in lean PPI (Practical Process Improvement) culture through tier boards, 5S, GEMBA, JDI, RCCM, and/ or Kaizen events

Encourage a positive culture of partnership and belonging where diversity is welcomed

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required: No previous work experience required

Preferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field

Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to speak, read, and write in English, including technical and scientific language

Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Ability to communicate and work well in a team setting

Ability to read work instructions, procedures, manuals, and diagrams

Preferred: Experience in pharmaceutical production and/or packaging environment

Preferred: Mechanical proficiency

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Ability to work in a fast paced controlled cleanroom environment

Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours a day)

Ability to operate a walk behind forklift (walkie stacker)

Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, various styles of dust masks or respirators, safety glasses, safety shoes, and scrubs or modified gowning

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to move repetitively, including pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, bending, grasping, and crouching

What We Offer:

Compensation

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

Additional shift differential for off-shift positions

Annual performance-based bonus

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits - Effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities