Packaging Operator

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Packaging Operator in Cincinnati, OH, to ensure product safety and quality through efficient packaging operations. This entry-level role involves operating equipment and following Good Manufacturing Practices in a cleanroom environment, working in teams to achieve production goals while adhering to safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

Annual performance-based bonus

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Preferred: Previous work in manufacturing or lab setting.
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and assist with packaging equipment.
• Perform packaging line operations including filling and labeling.
• Maintain GMP documentation and quality standards.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to read work instructions

Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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

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 ensuring the packaging line is performing at an acceptable production rate, GMP documentation, in-process testing, breakdown investigations, and repairs related to packaging production.

A Day In The Life

• Perform packaging line operations, including operating/monitoring equipment, in-process testing, filling, capping, labeling, cartoning, palletizing, equipment setup/cleanup, hopper filling, hand cartoning or packing, and other duties as required
• Observe packaging equipment in operation and follow troubleshooting practices, based on training, to continuously improve and optimize performance
• Operate, recognize, and remedy quality problems, and perform changeovers and cleanups as required to maintain patient safety and uphold cGMP standards
  
  

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

• Basic knowledge and experience using manufacturing equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others in a team setting
• Ability to read work instructions and procedures/manuals/diagrams
• Preferred: Experience in pharmaceutical production and/or packaging preferred
• Preferred: Mechanical competence/proficiency
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to operate a walk behind forklift (walkie stacker)
• Position requires wearing 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 hand scoop 5 lbs. intermittently throughout the workday
• Ability to manipulate/handle drums weighing up to 60kg and lift containers and/or tooling weighing up to 20kg intermittently throughout the workday
  
  

Compensation

What We Offer:

• 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 (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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