Operator II, Manufacturing - Third Shift

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Rochester, NY campus manufactures essential lab plastics that support breakthroughs in vaccines, biologic therapies, and diagnostic kits. The site produces Nalgene® labware and reusable water bottles for global distribution. As part of the Laboratory Products Division, the team supplies a broad portfolio of instruments, equipment, consumables, reagents, and chemicals to healthcare, pharmaceutical, academic, biotechnology, and industrial research customers.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with product lines and visual defects to identify rejected parts.
• Visually inspect bottles retrieved from machines, conveyor lines, or bulk containers and make quality decisions on each part.
• Recognize out‑of‑spec production and advise the supervisor or set‑up personnel.
• Perform 15‑minute inspections of high‑volume production.
• Set up a controlled work area where attire includes hats, gloves, beard masks, and coats.
• Maintain housekeeping to keep a clean environment for media bottle production throughout the shift.
• Maintain required paperwork (e.g., 15‑minute inspection form, MQC sheet) for bottle production.
• Work to established QC samples and alert the Supervisor/Team Lead or set‑up personnel when problems arise.
• Adhere to all company and departmental work and safety rules.
• Operate any machine or operation in the department as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field preferred; 0–1 year acceptable.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English.
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction of whole numbers).
  • Excellent hand/eye coordination.
  • Ability to lift and load pallets up to 35 lb (the posting also notes ability to lift 40 lb without assistance).
• Professional Characteristics:
  • Ability to work in a high‑speed, repetitive production environment.
  • Team‑oriented attitude and ability to work well with others.

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to lift 40 lb without assistance.
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.
• Cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair.
• Loud noises from equipment/machinery.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.
• Standing for the full shift.

Schedule

• Third Shift (Nights): Sunday 10:30 PM – Friday 7:00 AM (15% shift differential).
• Second Shift: Monday‑Friday, 3:00 PM‑11:30 PM (10% shift differential).
• First Shift: Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM‑3:30 PM.

Pay

• Base hourly rate: $20.50 HR.
• Shift differentials: 10% for 2nd shift, 15% for 3rd shift.
• Estimated hourly pay range for New York: $15.26 – $22.88.
• Eligibility for an annual performance‑based bonus and merit increases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans effective Day 1, with a choice of national plans.
• Paid Time Off (minimum 120 hours) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding, 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident and life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Retirement savings plan (competitive 401(k) with company match).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at a discount.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Annual performance‑based bonus and merit increase opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities within Thermo Fisher Scientific.