Manufacturing Operator II - Lenexa KS

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the microbiology division seeks a Manufacturing Operator in Lenexa, Kansas. The role involves following SOPs, operating machinery, and ensuring quality assurance in a regulated environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and relevant experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days

Paid Time Off (120 hours per year)

Annual performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a manufacturing or regulated environment preferred.
• Aseptic experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies.
• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, 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.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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

Lenexa Kansas

The Microbiology Division provides solutions and workflow for food, clinical, and pharmaceutical environments. The markets we serve include food manufacturing and labs, clinical and healthcare, pharma, and biotech. We manufacture culture media and other microbiological diagnostic products serving customers in the pharmaceutical, food, and clinical laboratories

How will you make an impact:

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for carrying out the production process by closely following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instruction Documents, and blueprints or drawings as they relate to assembly, materials handling, equipment operation, and finished goods.

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What will you do?

• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP’s, DHR’s, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Refer to specific job Safety Analysis.
• Listen to, follow, and relay written and verbal instructions in English.
• Report property damage and /or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Senior Management immediately.
• Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance.
• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Supervisor or Lead.
• Continuously monitor product for defects.
• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. This includes all assigned equipment.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and properly perform techniques of getting pH balance as needed.
• Read, understand, and complete required documentation. All paperwork shall be accurately and neatly completed.
• Set up and adjust machines to run a variety of sizes and types using tools to adjust machines.
• Help to maintain quality assurance in your position at all times.
• Help to improve the production process by actively engaging in making suggestions for improvement.

How will you get here?

Education

• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1- 2 years in a manufacturing or regulated environment; aseptic experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to push/pull up to 600lb kettles, stand for prolonged periods
• Communicate well, both verbally and written in English, and be able to perform basic math

What We Offer

Competitive Salary:

• Hourly pay rate based on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits!

• Review our company’s Total Rewards
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) + Designated Paid Holidays
• 401K Company Match up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Annual bonus