Operator I, Manufacturing Lenexa, KS (3rd Shift) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work ScheduleThird Shift (Nights)Environmental ConditionsAble 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 Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc.) Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob DescriptionJob DescriptionAs 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 Microbiology Division provides solutions and workflow for food clinical and pharmaceutical environments. The markets we serve include food manufactures and labs clinical and healthcare pharma and biotech. We manufacture and distribute culture media and other microbiological diagnostic products serving customers in the pharmaceutical food and clinical laboratories.How Will You Make an Impact:As a Manufacturing Operator you will carry out the production process by closely following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Work Instruction Documents as they relate to assembly materials handling equipment operation and finished goods packaging.A Day in the Life:Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies in procedures (SOPs DHRs 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. All paperwork shall be accurately and neatly completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.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.Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.Experience:Required: No previous work experience requiredPreferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing operations production or lab setting or related fieldPreferred: Experience in a cGMP environmentKnowledge Skills Abilities:Communicate efficiently in English both verbal and writtenUnderstand and perform basic mathPhysical Requirements / Work EnvironmentAbility to stand for extended periods of time (around 10 hours a day)Ability to use push/pull force of up to 80 lbsAbility to lift product up to 50lbWhat We OfferCompensationCompetitive Hourly Pay RateAdditional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positionsAnnual performance-based bonusAnnual merit performance-based increaseExcellent Benefits!Benefits & Total Rewards Thermo Fisher ScientificMedical Dental & Vision benefits-effective Day 1Paid Time Off & Designated Paid HolidaysRetirement Savings PlanTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCareer Advancement Opportunities Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,5S,Manufacturing Management,Kaizen,Chemistry,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1