Packaging/Labeling Technician II

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent is minimally required.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 2 years of manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience required, or a minimum of 1 year experience with an associate degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

SAP familiarity for ordering product and components. Good mathematical comprehension and abilities. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and within a team. Flexibility with departmental work schedules, including overtime and all shift operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to pass forklift vision testing and forklift operational training requirements. Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about production locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of medium weights of 25-50 pounds; occasionally pushing and pulling 50-100+ pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Full range of motion in upper and lower extremities.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
Position will report to Rob Leggett

• Use appropriate skills to efficiently process pharmaceutical products in accordance with ThermoFisher procedures, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Ensures operations are performed in a safe and responsible manner striving to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Ensures pharmaceutical products in manufacturing are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and other batch related activities.
• Verifies and documents production activities in batch records, logbooks, etc.
• Completes required batch record documentation in accordance with cGMP standards.
• Orders packaging materials and components through SAP.
• Stages and removes components by using stand-up motorized forklift and/or manual pallet jacks in a safe manner.
• Accounts for inventory usages through SAP
• Assists in the commissioning of new equipment and production areas. Assists in initial and subsequent validation of equipment and processes.
• Maintains/cleans classified environments/areas.
• Communicates and works to resolve any production, quality or safety issues.
• Complies with all job-related safety, cGMP, and other department procedural requirements.
• Participates in the On the Job (OJT) training program, area safety initiatives, and area lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required by the job or directed by the supervisor.
• Trains new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.