Manufacturing Operator II - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Lenexa, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. The company's Mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer, providing resources to achieve individual career goals and developing solutions for global challenges like environmental protection, food safety, and cancer cures. The Microbiology Division, where this role is located, provides solutions and workflows for food, clinical, and pharmaceutical environments, serving food manufacturers, clinical and healthcare, pharma, and biotech markets. The division manufactures and distributes culture media and other microbiological diagnostic products. As a Manufacturing Operator, you will carry out the production process by closely following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Work Instruction Documents related to assembly, materials handling, equipment operation, and finished goods' packaging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1+ year of previous work experience required
Communicate efficiently in English, both verbal and written
Understand and perform basic math

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field
Experience in a cGMP environment

Responsibilities

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
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