Peptone Manufacturing Operator - 2nd Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)

Job Description

Pay Rate: $25.03

Afternoon Shift Monday-Friday 3PM-11:30AM //5%

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

BPG/BCD in Detroit, Michigan

Discover Impactful Work:

Manufacturing Technicians play a critical role in the production process by operating, monitoring, and maintaining various equipment. This role directly supports production targets while maintaining strict adherence to safety and cGMP standards.

A day in the Life:

• Prepare raw materials for use in digest kettles.
• Set-up and operate digest kettles, steam kettles.
• Operate automated packaging equipment and filtration equipment.
• Set-up and load material into vacuum dryers.
• Actively participate in identifying safety hazards and supporting site safety initiatives.
• Ability to use, calibrate, and maintain basic laboratory equipment (pH meter, NTU meter, etc.)
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and basic equipment checks while documenting all activities accurately.
• Operate pallet jacks to move raw materials/finished products.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), GDP, batch records, and safety guidelines.
• Inspect finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
• Collaborate with other team members and supervisors to ensure smooth production flow and timely completion of processes.
• Support training and development on board with new or existing operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• No experience is required
• Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices experience preferred.
• Batch Record review experience preferred.
• Pallet jack or Hilo experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to follow written instructions, SOPs, and batch records with strong attention to detail
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Attention to detail.
• Perform basic math, verbal, written, and oral communication with team.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible shift patterns.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials up to 25 lbs throughout the shift.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to nuisance smells, noise, dust, temperature variations, and cleaning agents.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

What We Offer:

Compensation
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