Operator II, Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operator II, where you'll play a vital role in the production process. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts global health and safety. You'll be responsible for inspecting and packing products, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining a clean work environment. With competitive pay, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for individuals looking to grow in a dynamic manufacturing setting. If you're ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Annual performance-based bonus

Shift differential pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or production.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, and pack products under supervision.
• Conduct quality inspections and maintain production paperwork.
• Ensure adherence to safety and GMP standards.

Skills

Hand/Eye Coordination

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Schedule

Other

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.), standing for full shift.

Job Description

Join our outstanding team as an Operator II in Rochester and Fairpoint, NY!

Compensation: $17.50/HR
Shift:

• 1st: 6:30a-3p
• 2nd: 2:30p-11p
• 3rd: 10:30p-7a

*Note: When screening, you will be asked to choose a preference for your shift choice. Please ensure you know which shift you want primarily.

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.

A Day in the Life:

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

• Become familiar with product lines and all related visual defects in order to identify rejected parts.
• Visually inspect bottles retrieved from machines, conveyor lines, or taken from bulk containers and make quality decisions on each part. Recognize out-of-spec production and advise the supervisor.
• Perform 15-minute inspections of high-volume production.
• Set up the work area where applicable as a controlled environment where attire consists of hats, gloves, beard masks, and coats.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities vital to maintain a clean environment necessary for the production of media bottles throughout the shift.
• Maintain vital paperwork levels (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.
• Enforce all company and departmental work and safety rules.
• Able to operate any machine or operation in the department assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

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.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or a GED.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to perform simple math such as adding and subtracting 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 Operator II, Manufacturing based in New York is –.

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