Manufacturing Operator I

Job Description

Summary

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 130,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

When you are 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.

As part of a team, a manufacturing operator works in an assigned operating area on the shift to help deliver organizational and production results in line with the site strategy and specific objectives for the department/team including:

• Safety
• Quality
• Output
• Schedule adherence
• Engagement
• Attendance
• Training and Development

Responsibilities

• All duties of Operator 1, Manufacturing, which are:
  • Correct use of PPE
  • Follow all policies & procedures
  • Raise hazards observed
  • Meet daily production schedule
  • Tier 1 meeting participant
  • Cleaning procedures for all equipment
  • Cleaning procedure for all areas
  • Safe operation of equipment
  • Preparation, set up and operation of all automated preparators
  • Use of Autoclave
  • Operating an automated filling machine
  • Supplement preparation & addition – automated/ semi-automated products
  • Handling & maintenance of silicone tubing
  • Operating peristaltic pump systems
  • Line opening & in-process manufacturing checks
  • Aseptic techniques and following GMP guidelines
  • Packing, sealing & labelling of products
  • Equipment calibration and use
  • Correct completion of QMS documentation (GDP)
  • Sampling for QC & retention
  • Stock counting

Other Job Requirements

• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment
• Live and demonstrate Thermo Fisher 4i values: Innovation, Integrity, Intensity, Involvement
• Work overtime when needed
• Stand-in on alternative shift when needed
• Follow any reasonable instruction from a manager/ leader

Minimum Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects
• Basic digital literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Competence in all Operator 1, Manufacturing skills

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate for this position will need to be self-starting, focused on developing their personal and technical skills and should also be able to demonstrate the following skills/capabilities:

• Creating collaborative relationships by developing strong work relationships, displaying integrity and building credibility
• Delivering consistent results by being willed to take action and demonstrating follow-through.
• Personally understanding/troubleshooting issues, setting clear priorities
• Drive for Results - Ability and willingness to learn technical and manufacturing skills.
• Reliable and dependable
• Communication Openly - able to communicate effectively within and between teams.
• Ability and willingness to learn technical skills
• Attention to detail and a systematic approach