**Work Schedule** Third Shift (Nights) **Environmental Conditions** Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Rapid flashing lights, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Working at heights **Job Description** **Pay Rate: $22.98** **Union Midnight 3rd Shift // Sunday-Friday 11PM-7:30AM // 7.5%** Join the Thermo Fisher Scientific team and make a positive global impact through meaningful work. Help us enable customers to improve the world's health, cleanliness, and safety. Develop solutions to tough challenges such as environmental protection, food safety, and cancer research. **Location/Division Specific Information:** Detroit, Michigan/Biologicals & Chemicals Division **How Will You Make an Impact?:** The Peptone Equipment Operator will perform manufacturing operations associated with the production of animal-based peptones. **How will you get there?** + **“Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.”** **This opportunity is with the UAW.** **A Day in the Life:** + Prepare raw material for use in digest kettles. + Setup and operate digest kettles, steam kettles, and filter presses. Setup and load product in dryers. + Collaborate with other team members and supervisors to ensure smooth production flow and timely completion of processes. + Record production data, such as quantities produced and quality control measurements. Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). + Perform autonomous maintenance and cleaning of machines to ensure efficient performance. + Adhere to company policies and procedures, including maintaining a clean and organized work area. + Inspect finished products for defects or deviations from specifications. Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and suggest ideas. Perform other duties as assigned by a Supervisor. **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent required. **Experience:** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:** + No previous work experience required + Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field is helpful + Experience in a cGMP environment is helpful **Physical Requirements/ Work Environment** + Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. + Must be able to work in wet and humid environments. **Excellent Benefits** - Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - effective Day 1 + Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays + Retirement Savings Plan + Tuition Reimbursement + Employee Referral Bonus + Career Advancement Opportunities **Accessibility/Disability** **Access** Thermo Fisher Scientific provides accessibility services for job seekers with disabilities. This includes assistance for individuals with hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you need accommodations to apply for a job, please call 1-855-471-2255* and provide your contact details and specific accommodation requirements. + This phone line is only for job seekers with disabilities who need help accessing the application process. Messages about other issues won't be answered. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.