Sr Operator Third Shift

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

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Sr Operator

Work Schedule

3rd Shift (Nights)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Senior Operator

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

The Senior Operator supports daily manufacturing and production activities within a regulated environment. This position works closely with Production Leadership Quality Maintenance and other support functions to ensure products are manufactured safely efficiently and in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.

How Will You Make an Impact

As a Senior Operator you will play a key role in ensuring safe compliant and efficient manufacturing operations while serving as an experienced resource for other operators. You will support production execution employee training troubleshooting documentation accuracy and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards for safety quality and customer service.

DESCRIPTION

A Day in the Life

Perform and coordinate manufacturing filling packaging labeling inspection and other production activities according to approved procedures production records and schedules.

Set up operate monitor clean and perform routine adjustments to manufacturing and production equipment.

Serve as a subject matter resource for Operators I and II by providing guidance coaching and hands-on training in manufacturing processes equipment operation documentation safety and quality requirements.

Assist Production Leadership with daily work assignments line coordination staffing needs workflow and achievement of production priorities.

Verify that production activities are performed according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Work Instructions Batch Records Production Manufacturing Records and applicable cGMP requirements.

Perform and document required in-process checks inspections measurements and verifications accurately and at the required frequency.

Review production documentation for accuracy completeness legibility and compliance before submission or completion of the manufacturing process.

Identify documentation errors or discrepancies and ensure they are addressed according to established procedures.

Monitor equipment and production processes to identify abnormalities quality concerns or potential equipment issues.

Perform first-level troubleshooting and make approved equipment adjustments when necessary. Escalate complex equipment or process issues to Production Leadership Maintenance Engineering or Quality as appropriate.

Immediately communicate quality safety equipment material or process concerns and support investigations when required.

Ensure proper material identification handling reconciliation staging and movement throughout the manufacturing process.

Maintain accurate inventory and production records and ensure appropriate segregation and status identification of materials and products.

Perform line clearance equipment clearance cleaning sanitation and changeover activities according to established procedures.

Support startup shutdown and product changeover activities to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.

Ensure all required safety procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements are followed.

Maintain a clean safe organized and inspection-ready work environment through 5S and good housekeeping practices.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality productivity waste reduction equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Assist with implementation of corrective and preventive actions and process improvements.

Demonstrate leadership on the production floor by promoting teamwork accountability quality safety and adherence to established procedures.

Communicate production status equipment issues quality concerns and outstanding actions during shift handoffs and daily production meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned to support business and operational needs.

REQUIREMENTS

Education EMEA

High School Diploma Secondary Education Advanced Certificate or equivalent required.

Technical vocational manufacturing or related certification is preferred where applicable.

Experience

Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing production operations packaging laboratory operations or a related field.

Preferred: Experience in a cGMP/GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred: Previous experience serving as a senior operator trainer lead operator or subject matter expert.

Preferred: Experience operating setting up cleaning and troubleshooting manufacturing or packaging equipment.

Preferred: Experience completing and reviewing controlled manufacturing documentation.

Preferred: Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment where applicable.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes production procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/cGMP).

Ability to read understand and consistently follow SOPs Work Instructions production records and other controlled documentation.

Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to complete manufacturing documentation accurately and thoroughly.

Ability to recognize process equipment documentation safety and quality issues and escalate concerns appropriately.

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment troubleshooting and approved adjustments.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple production activities.

Ability to work independently while effectively supporting and collaborating with a production team.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to train coach and provide guidance to less-experienced operators.

Ability to communicate effectively with Production Leadership Quality Maintenance Engineering Warehouse and other support functions.

Demonstrated commitment to safety quality compliance and continuous improvement.

Ability to use manufacturing systems computers electronic documentation systems and standard business applications as required.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in Lean 5S and continuous improvement activities.

Dependable attendance and ability to support production schedules including overtime weekends or alternate shifts when required.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.

Ability to bend reach stoop push pull and perform repetitive manufacturing activities.

Ability to lift and/or move materials and equipment within established site lifting requirements.

Ability to safely operate production equipment and material-handling devices for which the employee has been properly trained and authorized.

Ability to wear required PPE which may include safety glasses gloves safety footwear hearing protection protective clothing and cleanroom garments.

May be required to work in controlled manufacturing cleanroom refrigerated or other specialized environments depending on the production area.

Must follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Quality GMP and site-specific requirements.

What We Offer

Compensation

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus where eligible

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

At Thermo Fisher Scientific each one of our colleagues has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular missionenabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $20.00$24.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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