Dock Specialist II - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Soham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Dock Specialist for Unity Lab Services to manage shipping and receiving across customer sites. The role emphasizes accuracy in labeling, inventory control, and safe dock operations, with occasional lifting of heavy loads.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in material handling, knowledge of DOT labeling, and proficiency with Microsoft 365. The position is on-site with a 7:30 AM–4:00 PM schedule and potential overtime. Benefits include healthcare and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of material handling experience (warehousing, shipping, receiving).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Generate, verify, and match shipping labels with packages.
• Scan inbound/outbound items for inventory control.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts to move loads safely.
• Coordinate material delivery and maintain dock records.

Skills

Material handling

Warehousing

Shipping & receiving

Pallet jack operation

MS 365 (Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklift

DOT labeling

Job description

Pay Range: $15.85 to $21.30 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00PM. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Discover Impactful Work: Join our dedicated Dock Specialist team in Unity Lab Services, where we ensure seamless logistics and support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We're seeking an organized Dock Specialist to manage shipping and receiving operations. You'll be the point of contact for customers and carriers, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all dock activities. A day in the Life: Generate, verify, and match shipping labels with incoming packages to ensure accuracy. Maintain awareness of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ensure compliance. Identify order discrepancies and raise to appropriate personnel. Ensure all incoming and outgoing packages are scanned accurately for inventory control. Safely operate pallet jacks to move heavy packages and pallets. Ensure proper handling and placement of items to prevent damage. Coordinate the delivery of materials to the appropriate locations. Manage receiving documentation and maintain shipment records in accordance with established procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dock area while supporting daily shipping and receiving operations. Communicate with customers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve delivery issues and support efficient dock operations. May perform other duties as assigned by management., The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00PM. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs. As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher's pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher's criteria.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience 1-2 years of work experience in material handling, including warehousing, shipping, receiving, and experience is required Operating pallet jacks preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams). Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach. Proficient in reading and interpreting shipping labels (DOT labeling), with experience operating pallet jacks and the ability to be trained in the operation of lift gates. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. 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. Accessibility/Disability Access Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-#####

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Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $15.85-$26.41. 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.

• 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

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