Material Handler I

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Material Handler I for their facility in Lenexa, KS. The position involves shipping hazardous goods, processing materials, and operating machinery. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have the ability to lift heavy loads, work collaboratively, and follow safety procedures. This full-time role offers day shifts with potentially required overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic computer program navigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for shipping hazardous goods.
• Weigh, measure, and process materials.
• Operate forklift and electric jack.

Skills

Basic knowledge of English

Basic math skills

Inventory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Title: Material Handling I

Reports To: Team Lead

Group/Division: Specialty Diagnostics Group / Microbiology Division

Position Location: Lenexa, KS

Day/Shift (if applicable): Day (Monday-Friday) 6am-2:30pm with Required OT if necessary.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the shipping of hazardous finished goods to our customers and assisting in the areas of receiving, shipping and warehousing as needed.

Key Proficiencies and Training

Support Buyer/Planner and Client Services team to ensure materials or services are acquired to effectively meet the site requirements in a timely fashion, at or below established quoted price with consideration given to inventory policies, and at the vital quality requirements.

Count, store, receive, and accurately process materials/finish goods for storage and/or shipment in line with established procedures and customer requirements.

Weigh, measure and check raw materials with assistance of computer interface to assure batches manufactured contain accurate materials and quantities.

Be able to order raw materials for production via internet and Microsoft Access.

Handle dangerous goods as needed with caution and safety.

Count items accurately when receiving and conducting inventory.

Fill out forms as needed, producing neat handwriting and legible signature.

Stock and space products, reaching up to but not limited to 105 inches high, grasping and gripping.

Operate forklift and electric jack according to accurate safety guidelines.

Perform inventory duties as needed.

Deliver packages received to appropriate employees.

Work collaboratively and efficiently with co-workers in all departments with little supervision, communicating verbally and/or in writing any discrepancies.

Report any actual or potential safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management.

Complete Training:

Valuing Diversity and Inclusion – Thermo Fisher University

Acquire Certifications: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification

Physical Requirements:

Lift up to 25 pounds from floor to overhead in resale area using step ladder as needed.

Lift or maneuver up to 100 pounds in receiving and raw materials areas.

Push and pull up to approximately 100 pound-forces on pallet jack. Repetition of approximately 15 times per day.

Walk and stand up to three (3) hours at a time, up to 10 hours a day with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting at waist and occasionally climbing on step stool.

Push or pull products on a cart with an approximate weight of up to 45 pounds of force to push and 50 pounds to pull.

Other Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Possess basic knowledge of English and math and ability to read.

Ability to navigate and understand basic computer programs

Possess basic inventory skills of product identification and counting.

Valid driver’s license.

Work overtime as needed due to customer requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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