Filling Technician II

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Cold Room/Freezers: -22°F/-6°C
• Laboratory Setting
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required
• Standing for full shift
• Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
• Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Rockford, Illinois

How Will You Make an Impact?

An advanced position within the Fill department that requires an operating knowledge of complex dispensing and filtration equipment. These individuals will serve as role models and set the example for less experienced technicians. They will assist the technicians, supervisors, and the manager in daily workflow. In addition, this individual will be expected to develop working relationships with other departments such as packaging, planning, quality assurance, etc. While this individual’s priority will be filling product they will be expected to implement continuous improvements within the department.

A Day in the Life

Set up and operate an assortment of dispensing equipment. This equipment would include fully automated filling lines. Ability to process jobs utilizing less complex equipment – pipetters, peristaltic pumps, automated labelers, etc. Complete required paperwork related to the department. Display knowledge of raw materials, staging, work-in-process, storage areas, production steps, and the general ability to process jobs independently. Ability to accurately describe machine failure(s) to appropriate department for trouble shooting purposes. Ability to conduct in process quality control inspection of finished goods. Completion of metrology work orders as assigned including; calibration and preventative maintenance of filling equipment, balances, etc. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required. This may include using a full-face respirator. Bring forth departmental improvement initiatives by utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S initiatives. Ability to act and think independently.

Education

(NA or APAC) High school diploma or equivalent required.
(EMEA) High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
• PREFERRED: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing filling equipment, preferred
• Experience with continuous improvement concepts, preferred—i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude, preferred

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand/walk
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment when 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