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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Operator II

Rochester, MA

Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions
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), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Be part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team and contribute to a positive global impact. Our mission is to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by developing solutions that address challenges such as environmental protection and cancer treatment.

A Day in the Life:

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for the inspection, assembly, and packing of products. Responsibilities include:

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  • Become familiar with product lines and all related visual defects to identify rejected parts.
  • Visually inspect bottles retrieved from machines, conveyor lines, or bulk containers and make quality decisions on each part. Recognize out-of-spec production and advise supervisor or set-up personnel.
  • Perform 15-minute inspections of high-volume production.
  • Set up work area as a controlled environment where attire consists of hats, gloves, beard masks, and coats.
  • Perform housekeeping responsibilities necessary to maintain a clean environment for the production of media bottles throughout the shift.
  • Maintain necessary paperwork levels throughout the shift (i.e., 15-minute inspection form, MQC sheet) pertaining to the production of bottles.
  • Work to established QC samples.
  • Alert Supervisor/Team Lead or Set-up personnel when problems first begin.
  • Adhere to all company and departmental work and safety rules.
  • Operate any machine or operation in the assigned department.

Education:

  • We require applicants to have a high school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field.
  • Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.
  • High School diploma or equivalent experience is required.
  • Must read, write, and understand the English language.
  • Must be able to perform simple math such as add, subtract whole numbers.
  • Must have excellent hand/eye coordination skills, and the ability to lift and load pallets with weights up to 35 pounds.

Professional Characteristics:

  • Ability to work in a high-speed, repetitive production environment.
  • Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.

What We Offer

Compensation

  • Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
  • Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd 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

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $15.26-$22.88.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Client-provided location(s): Rochester, NY, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01286724
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program