Manufacturing Operator II - Lenexa KS

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

Job summary

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as part of our Microbiology Division in Lenexa, Kansas, where you'll engage in meaningful work that impacts global health. This role involves following procedures, operating machinery, and ensuring quality in a manufacturing environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off (120 hours per year)

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies.
• Operate assigned machinery and perform maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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 manufactures 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

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 job specific job Safety Analysis.
• Perform all work activities in a safe manner. Maintain a safe and clutter free work area. Clean up all spills immediately.
• Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance.
• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and make vital adjustments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. This includes all assigned equipment.
• Read, understand, and complete required documentation. All paperwork shall be accurately and neatly completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Set up and adjust machine to run a variety of sizes and types using tools to adjust machine.
• Help to maintain quality assurance on your position at all times.
• Help improve the production process by actively engaging in making suggestions for improvement.

Education

• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1- 2 years’ experience 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 long periods of time (around 10 hours a day)
• Communicate well, both verbally and written in English, and be comfortable performing 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

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.