Summary
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 130,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
As part of a team, a manufacturing operator works in an assigned operating area on the shift to help deliver organizational and production results in line with the site strategy and specific objectives for the department/team including:

Safety
Quality
Output
Schedule adherence
Engagement
Attendance
Training and Development

Responsibilities
All duties of Operator 1, Manufacturing, which are:

Correct use of PPE
Follow all policies & procedures
Raise hazards observed
Meet daily production schedule
Tier 1 meeting participant
Cleaning procedures for all equipment
Cleaning procedure for all areas
Safe operation of equipment
Preparation, set up and operation of all automated preparators
Use of Autoclave
Operating an automated filling machine
Supplement preparation & addition – automated/ semi-automated products
Handling & maintenance of silicone tubing
Operating peristaltic pump systems
Line opening & in-process manufacturing checks
Aseptic techniques and following GMP guidelines
Packing, sealing & labelling of products
Equipment calibration and use
Correct completion of QMS documentation (GDP)
Sampling for QC & retention
Stock counting

Other Job Requirements

Ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment
Live and demonstrate Thermo Fisher 4i values: Innovation, Integrity, Intensity, Involvement
Work overtime when needed
Stand-in on alternative shift when needed
Follow any reasonable instruction from a manager/ leader

Minimum Qualifications

National Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects
Basic digital literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Competence in all Operator 1, Manufacturing skills

Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate for this position will need to be self-starting, focused on developing their personal and technical skills and should also be able to demonstrate the following skills/capabilities:

Creating collaborative relationships by developing strong work relationships, displaying integrity and building credibility
Delivering consistent results by being willed to take action and demonstrating follow-through.
Personally understanding/troubleshooting issues, setting clear priorities
Drive for Results - Ability and willingness to learn technical and manufacturing skills.
Reliable and dependable
Communication Openly - able to communicate effectively within and between teams.
Ability and willingness to learn technical skills
Attention to detail and a systematic approach
  • Johannesburg