Operator II, Manufacturing (Label Printing)

Work Schedule First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Operator II, Manufacturing (Label Printing)

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

The Operator II, Manufacturing (Label Printing) supports label printing and labeling operations for diagnostic kit manufacturing at our Fremont, CA site in a cGMP-regulated environment. This is a temporary position and is not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Standard hours are 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday. Start and end times may flex based on production demand, and this role requires openness to after-hours and weekend overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Label Printing and Labeling

• Set up and operate label printing equipment of moderate complexity, including routine adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret work orders and the production schedule to run label printing jobs.
• Print labels and label bottles, vials, and boxes following standard procedures.
• Verify printed labels against approved specifications and work order requirements before and during each run.
• Inspect labels, materials, and container configurations at each setup.
• Perform line clearance, including reconciliation and disposal of labels and related materials.

Documentation and Inventory

• Complete production documentation accurately, including quantities, times, dates, and in-process entries, in accordance with cGMP and the Quality System.
• Make required entries in QAD related to material use.
• Update label and packaging material inventories, and support safe, secure storage and monitoring of in-house supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of manufacturing data and processes.

Team and Safety

• Perform production tasks on different product lines as needed.
• Support the supervisor and production lead in resolving day-to-day scheduling, equipment, and material issues.
• Assist in developing and writing necessary procedures and protocols.
• Handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, and notify the supervisor or manager of any unsafe conditions or practices and take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain work schedules as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and 2+ years of manufacturing, production, or laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to use electronic management systems such as QAD and Oracle to print the documents required to complete daily work.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures in English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to organize self and maintain assigned work schedules.
• Availability for schedule flexibility, including after-hours and weekend overtime.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in label printing within a GMP or other regulated manufacturing environment.
  
  

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Frequently works standing at a production workstation and at a computer workstation.
• Some lifting of objects up to 35 pounds.
• Required PPE includes lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $18.30–$27.45.

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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