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This is for 3rd shift (12am-8am Monday-Friday). First shift is by seniority only. Responsibilities ... Change tooling, fluids and media on equipment operated. * Handle and transport material and ...

This is for 3rd shift (12am-8am Monday-Friday). First shift is by seniority only. Responsibilities ... Change tooling, fluids and media on equipment operated. * Handle and transport material and ...

This is for 3rd shift (12am-8am Monday-Friday). First shift is by seniority only. Responsibilities ... Change tooling, fluids and media on equipment operated. * Handle and transport material and ...

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Operator I, Manufacturing - Lenexa, KS (3rd Shift)

Operator I, Manufacturing - Lenexa, KS (3rd Shift)

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lenexa, KS

$16 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Thermo Fisher Scientific rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 399 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 518 rated manufacturers


Job description

Work Schedule

Third Shift (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

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:

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 and distribute 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 carry out the production process by closely following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Work Instruction Documents as they relate to assembly, materials handling, equipment operation, and finished goods' packaging.

A Day in the Life:
  • Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies in procedures (SOP’s, DHR’s, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.

  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when needed. 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.

  • 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.

  • Continuously supervise product for defects.

  • Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery and perform simple maintenance, make necessary adjustments and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Supervisor or Lead.

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area which 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 operate a variety of sizes and types using tools to adjust machine.

  • Actively engage in making suggestions for process improvement.

  • Encourage an atmosphere of partnership.

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:
  • Communicate efficiently in English, both verbal and written

  • Understand and perform basic math

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time (around 10 hours a day)

  • Ability to use push/pull force of up to 80 lbs

  • Ability to lift product up to 50lb

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


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