Formulation Technician I Nights - C-Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific, High Point, NC

Formulation Technician I Nights - C-Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific in High Point, NC. Full-time. $18 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

Work Schedule
Flex 12 hr shift/nights
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Job Description

Pay Rate: $18.00
Nights: 7pm-7am​ - rotating 2-2-3 schedule; w/ 10% added night 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:
High Point, NC

How Will You Make an Impact?
The Formulation Technician I plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by following established procedures and quality standards to ensure the consistent production of high-quality products. This position contributes directly to operational success by performing essential post-production activities, including in-process testing, pulling product stacks, inspecting, sizing, weighing, monitoring print quality, packaging, and palletizing softgels and soflets.
By maintaining product quality, supporting production efficiency, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, the Formulation Technician I helps ensure manufacturing schedules are met while upholding Thermo Fisher's commitment to excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role is vital to sustaining production throughput, minimizing defects, and delivering products that meet the highest quality standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform visual inspection of softgels and soflets capsules, identifying and removing defects such as irregular shapes, transfer marks, leakers, and other non-conforming products to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Package inspected product into designated containers, ensuring proper labeling, sealing, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Utilize electronic systems to record production data, monitor inspection rates, and track operational performance metrics.

• Conduct in-process quality checks, including sampling and testing products for attributes such as hardness, moisture, weight, size, and appearance, as required.

• Pull product stacks and verify that all drying, testing, and quality requirements have been met prior to release to the next stage of production.

• Segregate and document defective product by defect category to support quality investigations and continuous improvement efforts.

• Perform line clearance activities and complete product changeovers, ensuring all equipment, materials, and documentation are properly cleared and prepared for the next production run.

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, machine components, and work areas using approved cleaning agents and procedures to maintain cGMP compliance and product integrity.

• Complete all required batch record entries, quality checks, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Records, cGMP requirements, safety guidelines, and company policies to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

• Monitor equipment performance, identify operational issues, and communicate unresolved concerns to supervision to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.

• Support continuous product flow through post-production processes, including inspection, sizing, packaging, and palletizing operations.

• Collaborate with team members and other departments to achieve production schedules, quality objectives, and customer requirements.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business and operational needs.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
No experience is required
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety regulations, and quality standards within a manufacturing environment.

• Understanding of batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and production documentation requirements.

• Ability to perform visual inspections and identify product defects, quality concerns, and non-conforming materials.

• Ability to accurately complete production records, quality documentation, and electronic data entry.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to operate and monitor production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently.

• Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to recognize equipment or process issues and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures and quality standards.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional departments and support production goals.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing production demands.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications and electronic systems used for production reporting and metric tracking.

• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials in accordance with established safety guidelines.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods during scheduled shifts.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull stacks, deeps with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, production machinery, cleaning agents, and varying noise levels.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hairnets, beard covers, and other protective gear as required.

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed to support business and production demands.

• Ability to perform all essential job functions while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

What We Offer:
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

Our goal is to help customers improve the world by making it healthier, cleaner, and safer. We are a team of over 100,000 colleagues who share values like Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Together, we accelerate research, solve scientific challenges, drive innovation, and support patients. Begin your journey at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where we value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.