Thermo Fisher

Operator II, Manufacturing - Second Shift

Rochester, New York, USA
Full-time
$16.41–$22.88
Posted Nov 2, 2026

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Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:30 PM

Pay : $20.50/hr ( 10% shift differential )

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:

Penfield, NY

How Will You Make an Impact?:

Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Operator II, Manufacturing is responsible for inspection, assembly, and packing of products at our Rochester, NY facility (75 Panorama Creek Drive).

A Day in the Life:

•Become familiar with product lines and all related visual defects to identify rejected parts.

•Visually inspect bottles retrieved from machines, conveyor lines, or bulk containers, making quality decisions on each part.

•Recognize out-of-spec production and advise supervisor or set-up personnel.

•Perform 15-minute inspections of high-volume production.

•Set up work area as a controlled environment, wearing appropriate attire (hats, gloves, beard masks, and coats).

•Maintain a clean environment necessary for the production of media bottles throughout the shift.

•Maintain necessary paperwork levels throughout the shift (e.g., 15-minute inspection form, MQC sheet) pertaining to bottle production.

•Work to established QC samples.

•Alert Supervisor/Team Lead or Set-up personnel when problems first begin.

•Adhere to all company and departmental work and safety rules.

•Operate any machine or perform any operation in the assigned department.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field

Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

•Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.

•Must be able to perform simple math such as adding and subtracting whole numbers.

•Must have excellent hand-eye coordination skills.

•Ability to lift and load pallets with weights up to 35 pounds.

•Ability to work in a high-speed, repetitive production environment.

•Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

•Work in a controlled environment wearing protective attire.

•Stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

•Lift and handle materials up to 35 pounds.

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

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $16.41–$22.88.

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