Job Description

Job Description

Internal Job Title (Profile) Name: Packaging/Labeling Technician I (SPARK)

Business Card Title: Packaging Technician I (SPARK)

Internal Job Code: OPS.LABL.A01

Reports To: Manager, Antibody Production and Custom
Services

Group: Life Science Solutions Group

Division: LSG Group Office

Business Structure: LSG Operations

Career Band: 01

Job Track: Associate

Finance Entity: BIRockford

Position Location: Rockford, IL

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Day/Shift (if applicable): 1st Shift

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Non-Exempt

Relocation (if applicable): No

Position Summary:

Entry level position into the Packaging/ Labeling department. The associate will develop mandatory skills for continued employment at ThermoFisher. These skills include learning paperwork, basic packaging/ labeling skills, and demonstration of an excellent work ethic, ability to grow with the team, communication skills, and ability to follow direction. Excelling in this position will allow for upward mobility within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

* General assembly of Thermo Fisher products. This includes processing work orders to build kits, label products, print and fold instruction booklets, and assist other Packaging Associates with completing work orders.
* Set up and operate packaging and labeling equipment
* Process label work orders for manufacturing departments, travelers, and any other documents that require printing

Print out Batch Record Sheets, if applicable Print labels using the approved label software Create and print spec sheets and CofAs. Get the appropriate approvals before printing

* Process jobs utilizing less complex equipment pipetters, shrink wrapping, automated labelers, etc.
* Complete required paperwork related to Packaging/ Labeling - Batch Record Sheets, Engineering Change Notices, deviations, Traveler, Antibody Template, label documents, Bill of Materials audits etc.
* Develop and understand material process flow. This includes knowledge of Raw Material, staging, Work In Process, paperwork, storage areas, general production steps.
* Process jobs independently or in a team
* Conduct in-process quality control inspection of finished goods
* Perform calibration and preventative maintenance of packaging equipment
* Cross train in different work cells within the Packaging Department.
* The associate may be asked to undertake a Packaging/ Labeling Technician II skill set, which enables their upward mobility

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED required
* A minimum of 4 months experience in a biochemical/pharmaceutical packaging environment, preferred.
* Individual should be able to handle working in a fast paced environment

-Must be able to work within a team towards common goals

-Must be able to work independently

* Ability to work in a variety of environments

-Must be able to work within a controlled environment (clean room, etc)

* Basic mechanical aptitude
* Basic PC skills
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to multitask organize/process several jobs at once
* Drive towards continual personal and departmental improvement
* Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required
* 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

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.