Material Handler II

ThermoFisher Scientific; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Material Handler II in St. Louis to independently perform day-to-day warehouse activities that ensure safe, compliant, and on-time material flow.

Responsibilities include receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, staging, and shipping across multiple warehouse areas. You will process receipts, material moves, and ship confirmations in RF/WMS systems with strong attention to detail; operate forklifts and other certified equipment; support kitting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; equipment certifications to be obtained after hire.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or shipping environments preferred.
• Proficiency with RF/WMS transactions for receipts, moves, picks, and shipments.
• Able to operate powered industrial trucks safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Receive, put-away, replenish, pick, pack, stage, and ship materials across multiple warehouse areas.
• Process receipts and ship confirmations with attention to detail in RF/WMS systems.
• Support production schedules through kitting and line-side replenishment.
• Conduct cycle counts and location audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Escalate issues to Lead or Supervisor and assist in training new team members.
• Participate in 5S, process improvements, and cross-training activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Leadership (informal)

Self–driven

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equipment certifications (forklift/reach truck/electric pallet jack)

Tools

RF/WMS systems

Forklift

Reach truck

Electric pallet jack

Carrier portals

Job description

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions

Job Description

As Material Handler II, you will independently execute day-to-day warehouse activities that support safe, compliant, and on-time material flow for Thermo Fisher Scientific's St. Louis operations. You will process receipts, put-away, replenishment, picking, and shipment activities with minimal supervision, maintain accurate system transactions and documentation, and help sustain inventory accuracy, production support, and customer delivery performance.

What You Will Do

• Independently perform receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, staging, and shipping tasks across multiple warehouse areas.

• Process receipts, material moves, picks, and ship confirmations in RF/WMS systems with strong attention to detail.

• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, electric pallet jacks, and other certified equipment safely and efficiently.

• Stage and load outbound shipments; prepare basic documentation and use carrier portals or parcel systems as required.

• Support kitting and line-side replenishment to meet production schedules and point-of-use requirements.

• Perform cycle counts, location audits, and routine discrepancy resolution to support inventory accuracy.

• Review labels, quantities, lot information, and shipping/receiving documents for completeness and compliance.

• Escalate damaged materials, system issues, equipment concerns, and unresolved discrepancies to the Lead or Supervisor.

• Help train new team members by modeling safe work practices and standard procedures.

• Participate in 5S, continuous improvement, and cross-training activities to improve throughput and service.

How You Will Get Here

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Equipment certifications (forklift, reach truck, electric pallet jack, or similar) required or obtained shortly after hire.

• Additional warehouse, logistics, or shipping training preferred.

Experience

• 1-3 years of warehouse or distribution experience with proficiency in core material handling processes.

• Experience working across receiving, inventory, production support, and/or shipping functions.

• Experience in a regulated, manufacturing, or cGMP environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficient RF/WMS transactions for receipts, moves, picks, replenishments, and shipment confirmation.

• Safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks and other required equipment.

• Basic knowledge of shipping systems, carrier portals, and parcel processing.

• Understanding of cycle counts, location accuracy, and routine exception resolution.

• Basic Excel/Microsoft Office and strong written/verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates informal leadership, accountability, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility between warehouse, dock, and production areas, including occasional exposure to outdoor elements when moving between buildings.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs on a regular basis and move heavier materials using approved equipment or team-lift practices.

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and operate required material handling equipment safely.

Equal Opportunity

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.