Packaging/labeling Technician 3 - Weekends

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Packaging Technician 3 works with a team in a regulated pharmaceutical packaging environment to manually or automatically assemble, manufacture, fill, package, and label pharmaceutical products. The role performs in-process and AQL inspections, ensuring work meets specifications and quality standards. Work takes place in primary, secondary, refrigerated (2–8°C), and frozen (-20°C) packaging areas. The technician uses computer skills, manages time effectively, and communicates in English with team members and cross-functional groups. The position requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, standard operating procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards. Work may involve cleanrooms, cold rooms and freezers, and the use of personal protective equipment. Task Competency Assessments and specified PPE certifications are required for the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Computer skills and good time-management skills.
Ability to communicate in English with team members and cross-functional groups.
Hand-eye coordination, dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to perform repetitive tasks with both hands.
Working mathematical skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
Ability to interpret 2D diagrams and batch paperwork to ensure correct assembly of clinical supplies.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the essential job functions with little or no exceptions or assistance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to take initiative, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to accept and learn from feedback, especially related to Corrective or Preventative Actions.
Ability to work in primary, secondary, refrigerated (2–8°C), and frozen (-20°C) environments, potentially up to 80% of the time.
Ability to stand continuously, walk frequently, and sit, each listed as 50–80% of the time.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently (25–50% of the time).
Ability to bend frequently (50–80% of the time), squat (up to 50% of the time), and reach above shoulder level (10–20% of the time).
Ability to use both hands for repetitive actions, grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation (80–100% of the time), and both feet for repetitive actions (up to 50% of the time).
Ability to work in hot and cold environments, potentially up to 80% of the time.
Required vision abilities include distance vision, color vision for visual inspection, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to comply with cleanroom restrictions, including no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote Thermo Fisher's values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Apply current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and customer requirements in all areas of responsibility.
Comply with safety regulations and conduct activities safely and efficiently.
Perform manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products in accordance with specifications and quality standards.
Perform in-process and AQL inspections and other necessary tasks.
Perform computer-related tasks required for the job.
Participate in the startup and closure of packaging jobs.
Participate in cleaning production areas.
Participate as an active member of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.
Perform other assigned duties, including overtime, to meet business needs.