Distribution Technician I

ThermoFisher Scientific; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts

Annual bonus

Annual merit increase

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits from

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our distribution team in Pennsylvania. You will pick, pack, and ship orders, uphold GMP/SOP standards, and input data into warehouse systems.

The role requires attention to detail, safety compliance, and ability to operate pallet jacks and forklifts when needed. Candidates with prior warehouse or distribution experience will excel, especially those familiar with GMP environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of warehouse, distribution, supply-chain, or related experience preferred
• Previous pharmaceutical or clinical logistics experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer distribution orders.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company SOPs.
• Enter and process transactions in warehouse/distribution computer systems.
• Process orders according to priority and required delivery dates.
• Verify appropriate storage conditions and monitor shipment temperatures.
• Load courier trucks using pallet jacks.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure products are stored safely.
• Perform daily 5S and help identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain the warehouse in a safe, secure, clean, and organized condition.
• Screen shipments for unauthorized devices in accordance with TSA requirements

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

GMP/SOP familiarity

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

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.

A Day in the Life:

• Pick, pack, and ship customer distribution orders.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Enter and process transactions in warehouse/distribution computer systems.
• Process orders according to priority and required delivery dates.
• Verify appropriate storage conditions and monitor shipment temperatures.
• Load courier trucks using pallet jacks.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure products are stored safely.
• Perform daily 5S and help identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain the warehouse in a safe, secure, clean, and organized condition.
• Screen shipments for unauthorized devices in accordance with TSA required

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.

Experience

• No previous distribution experience is necessarily required for some versions of the position.
• 1+ year of warehouse, distribution, supply-chain, or related experience preferred
• Previous pharmaceutical or clinical logistics experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a TSA background check.
• Ability to work with required PPE and follow GMP/safety requirements.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck experience.
• Pallet-jack experience.
• Familiarity with GMP environments and SOPs.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to lift approximately 40–75 pounds, depending on the specific posting.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and handle inventory for extended periods.
• Ability to work with required PPE and follow GMP/safety requirements.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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.