Formulation Technician I Nights - C-Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•High Point, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Formulation Technician I supports manufacturing operations by following established procedures and quality standards to ensure consistent production of high-quality products. The role performs post-production activities for softgels and soflets, including in-process testing, product inspection, sizing, weighing, print-quality monitoring, packaging, and palletizing. The technician helps maintain product quality and production efficiency, meet manufacturing schedules, minimize defects, and uphold compliance and customer satisfaction. This position is based in High Point, North Carolina, and works a 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. The listed pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with a 10% night-shift differential. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required.
Knowledge of cGMP, safety regulations, and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
Understanding of batch records, SOPs, and production documentation requirements.
Ability to visually inspect products and identify defects, quality concerns, and non-conforming materials.
Ability to accurately complete production records, quality documentation, and electronic data entry.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to safely operate and monitor production and packaging equipment.
Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to recognize equipment or process issues and escalate concerns.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and adapt to changing production demands.
Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic production-reporting and metric-tracking systems.
Ability to lift, move, and handle materials in accordance with safety guidelines.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.
Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment, production machinery, cleaning agents, and varying noise levels.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hairnets, and beard covers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect softgel and soflet capsules, identify defects, and remove non-conforming products.
Package inspected products in designated containers and ensure proper labeling, sealing, and documentation.
Use electronic systems to record production data, inspection rates, and operational performance metrics.
Conduct in-process sampling and quality tests for attributes such as hardness, moisture, weight, size, and appearance.
Pull product stacks and verify drying, testing, and quality requirements before release to the next production stage.
Segregate and document defective products by defect category.
Perform line clearance and product changeovers, preparing equipment, materials, and documentation for the next production run.
Clean and sanitize production equipment, machine components, and work areas using approved agents and procedures.
Complete batch record entries, quality checks, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
Follow SOPs, batch records, cGMP requirements, safety guidelines, and company policies.
Monitor equipment performance, identify operational issues, and communicate unresolved concerns to supervision.
Support product flow through inspection, sizing, packaging, and palletizing.
Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet production schedules, quality objectives, and customer requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and operational needs.