Sr Packaging/Labeling Technician - 2nd Shift

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Pay Range: $25.00 to $27.00

2nd Shift: Monday to Friday - 1:00PM to 9:30PM - 10% shift diff

- Hours may change due to business needs

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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 world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Summary

This position is responsible for performing routine tasks, operating equipment, and troubleshooting in the area of automated Syringe Inspection and Syringe Packaging. This position supports execution of the production plan.

Education

• HS Diploma or GED is required
• BS degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline is preferred

Experience

• 2 years of experience in warehousing or manufacturing environment & GMP or related field are required

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot high-speed automated Inspection and Packaging equipment. Typical tasks include loading syringes onto automated inspection equipment, changing label reels, replenishing/packaging items (e.g. inserts, labels, cartons, lidding rolls, base film rolls, 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%.

• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs at all times.

• Perform routine Quality and Safety inspection walk-throughs of the production areas.

• Perform scheduled 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 CAPAs and NCRs as needed.

• Adheres to the production schedule and provides overtime and weekend support when needed.

• Performs routine assignments with supervision. Takes initiative to identify issues, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and keep management informed.

• Other duties may be assigned as required.

HSE

• It is required that individuals care for their own safety and wellbeing. Individuals must promote a safe working environment for employees and contractors working in their area of responsibility.

• The individual must support all Sanofi and site HSE policies as well as ensure that work performed is compliant with local HSE regulations.

• Individuals must complete all required HSE trainings. Everyone is required to report all accidents and incidents and support investigations in their areas of responsibility. Individuals must ensure timely closure of HSE actions owned by their departments.
  

Skills/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 and/or Packaging equipment.

• Syringe/Vial Expérience

• Experience working in a manufacturing position in a GMP environment.

• Production line experience in Pharma or Medical Device

 

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.

• Occasional Weekend Overtime is required.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $22.96–$34.45.

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

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