Packaging/Labeling Technician II

What Will You Do?

Packaging Technician 2 is responsible for working in a regulated packaging environment with a team of people performing manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products. Duties are performed in Primary, Secondary, Refrigerated (2 to 8° C), and Frozen (-20° C) Packaging areas.

The individual must possess computer skills, good time management, and must be able to communicate to team members and cross-functional groups (in English).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes Thermo Fisher's 4I Values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
• Applies Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and customer requirements in all areas of responsibility.
• Complies with all safety regulations and conducts all activities in a safe & efficient manner.
• Performs manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products while ensuring adherence to specifications and the highest quality standards.
• Participates as an active member of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.
• Other duties, including overtime, may be assigned to meet business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

This position requires hand-eye coordination, dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks with both hands.

• Must have working mathematical skills for counting, adding, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
• Must be able to interpret 2D Diagrams and batch paperwork to ensure proper assembly of clinical supplies.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements stated in the Essential Job Functions with little or no exceptions or assistance.
• Must be able to work independently, or as a part of a team, in the completion of assigned tasks.
• Must be able to take initiative, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Possesses the ability to accept and learn from feedback, especially related to Corrective or Preventative Actions.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work in Primary, Secondary, Refrigerated (2 to 8° C), and Frozen (-20° C) Packaging areas (80-100%)
• Ability to stand continuously (50-80%)
• Ability to walk frequently (50-80%)
• Ability to sit (50-80%)
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds (at maximum) frequently (25-50%)
• Ability to bend frequently (50-80%)
• Ability to squat (up to 50%)
• Ability to reach above shoulder-level (10-20%)
• Ability to use both right and left hand for repetitive action, simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation (80-100%)
• Ability to use both right and left foot for repetitive action (up to 50%)
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments (up to 80%)

Additional Certifications for Role

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Certification includes PAPR, N-95, and Safety Glasses. Vision Requirement Certification includes distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.