Peptone Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Pay Rate: $22.98

1st Shift: 7AM -3:30PM

Peptone Manufacturing Operator– Detroit Site

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 position is based at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Detroit manufacturing site, supporting GMP production operations. The site focuses on safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing of high-quality products to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The Pan Operator plays a critical role in the manufacturing process by operating, monitoring, and maintaining pan equipment to ensure consistent product quality. This role directly supports production targets while maintaining strict adherence to safety and cGMP standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Operate pan equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch records, and safety guidelines.

• Load raw materials, monitor processing parameters, and adjust settings as required to ensure proper operation.

• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and basic equipment checks, documenting all activities accurately.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required: No previous work experience required
Preferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, or lab setting or related field
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to follow written instructions, SOPs, and batch records with strong attention to detail

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment

• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and commitment to safety and quality

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials up to 50 lbs throughout the shift

• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations, and cleaning agents

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

What We Offer:

Compensation

• Competitive Pay

• Performance Related Bonus where eligible

• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical benefits

• Paid Time Off / Annual Leave

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Career Advancement Opportunities