Packaging/Labeling Technician III

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers the scale, reach, and mission-driven work to make a meaningful impact.

DESCRIPTION

How you will make an impact:

This position is responsible for performing routine tasks, operating state-of-the-art equipment, and troubleshooting in the areas of Syringe Inspection, Syringe Packaging, Vial Inspection and Vial Packaging. This position is also responsible for providing guidance and instructions to less experienced Operators and performing/coordinating activities such as component staging, training, break relief, SAP transactions, and controlled document revision. This position supports execution of the production plan.

Shift: 1st 8 - 10 - possibly OT

Pay: $21 - $27 an hour

What you will do:

• Operate and troubleshoot high-speed automated Inspection and Packaging equipment. Typical tasks include loading vials/syringes onto automated inspection equipment, changing label reels, replenishing packaging items (e.g. inserts, labels, cartons, trays, shippers), operating syringe assembly machine, thermoformer, cartoner, case palletizer, serialization equipment, and wrapping pallets.
• Participate in line changeovers and continuously strive to minimize line downtime and maximize OEE%.
• Perform batch record peer reviews and MRP (SAP) transactions.
• Perform OJT (On-the-job) training of less experienced Operators and ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs.
• Perform routine Quality and Safety inspection walk-throughs of the production areas.
• Schedule and coordinate periodic cleanings of equipment and packaging rooms.
• Will serve as witness of routine unit operation tasks for batch record signing. Maintains all associated documentation for operations being performed.
• May assist with formal FMEAs, RAs, CAPAs, CCRs and NCRs as needed.
• Generally receives minimal instructions on all assignments with some supervision. Takes initiative to identify issues, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and keep management informed.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior mechanical experience and/or experience working as a Packaging Operator in Pharmaceutical or Medical device industries.
• Engineering background
• Experience working with Automated Inspection, Packaging and/or Serialization equipment.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification

Terms of employment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, majority of the work activities are performed while standing.

• Ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a time
• Ability to bend, squat, and reach
• Ability to lift, push or pull various amounts of weight
• Ability to pass the required visual acuity test (wearing corrective lenses if needed)

Based on production demands and personnel availability, different start time scenarios or additional hours may be required so a flexible work schedule is required for the candidate.

REQUIREMENTS

How you will get here:

• High School Diploma or GED and 5-7 years experience required or
• AA degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline and 3-5 years experience or
• BS degree science, engineering, or a related discipline and 1-3 years experience

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $21.42–$32.13.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards