SPARK Packaging Technician I

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

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:
This is a fully onsite role based at our Rockford, IL site.  Relocation assistance is not provided for this position

Shift:

2nd 12 pm – 8:30 pm Mon - Friday

How Will You Make an Impact?:
As a Packaging Technician I, you will help ensure high-quality antibody and immunoassay products are accurately received, packaged, labeled, and inventoried in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will directly support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

A Day in the Life:

• Receive incoming materials into the inventory management system while maintaining accurate documentation and product traceability
• Package, label, verify, and stock finished antibody products following standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by following safe laboratory practices, participating in Lean, 5S, and Practical Process Improvement activities, and collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to meet production goals.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required:

• No previous work experience required.

Preferred:

• Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, warehouse, laboratory, or a related environment.
• Experience working in an ISO-certified, cGMP, or other regulated manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately follow work instructions, maintain documentation, and perform inventory transactions.
• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to learn inventory management systems, receiving software, and label printing applications
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, work effectively in a team environment, and meet production deadlines.
• Basic mathematical and scientific calculation skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Work in an ISO-certified manufacturing and laboratory environment while following applicable safety procedures and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Regularly stand, walk, and sit throughout the workday.
• Frequently perform repetitive hand movements associated with packaging, labeling, and receiving activities.
• 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 work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality and productivity standards.

Other:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen

Compensation and Benefits

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

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $19.50–$20.50.

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