Material Handler II

Thermo Fisher; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus eligibility

Annual merit increases

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

Thermo Fisher in Portage, MI is seeking a Material Handler II to perform receiving and related tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will process orders daily, move through receiving, stocking, picking, packing and shipping in compliance with QSR guidelines.

The role requires forklift experience, the ability to work in a 2-8C cold room, and a minimum of 1 year in medical device distribution or warehousing. A high school diploma is required and opportunities for advancement exist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a Medical Device distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field.
• Forklift experience with sit down and stand up lifts.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders daily to meet their expectations.
• Work in one or more process paths; receiving, stocking, picking, packing, or shipping.
• Maintain a high level of detail at an efficient pace daily.
• Majority of work tasks will be completed in a 2-8C cold room.
• Adhere to Quality System Regulations (QSR) and business guidelines.

Skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience (sit down/stand up)

Order picker/forklifts (preferred)

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, 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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Portage, MI / IDD

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Material Handler II you will perform receiving functions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures as well as a variety of miscellaneous tasks in support of business objectives.

Additional tasks include pick, pack (check, scan) and ship/post orders in accordance with specific individual customer requirements within strict Quality System Regulations (QSR) and business guidelines.

A Day in the Life

Process customer orders daily to meet their expectations.

Work in one or more process paths; receiving, stocking, picking, packing, or shipping.

Maintain a high level of detail at an efficient pace daily.

Majority of work tasks will be completed in a 2-8C cold room.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a Medical Device distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
• Forklift experience with sit down and stand up lifts
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)

Experience Preferred

• Experience with computers and scanning equipment preferred.
• Experience with FDA and GDP regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to problem-solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities independently or in a team setting.
• MS Office, Excel, Outlook, etc

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand and move about the warehouse for significant periods of time (involving walking, stooping, bending, and reaching) required.
• Capable of maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast paced environment.
• Desire to work as part of a team, but also able to work independently and solve problems quickly.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs occasionally.

What We Offer

Compensation

• 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