Material Handler II - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the scientific field is seeking an Export Material Handler II to join their team in Hanover Park, IL. The role involves processing export orders critical for scientific advancements, requiring attention to detail and teamwork. With a starting pay of $20.50/hr and excellent benefits, this position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful work that impacts global health and safety.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain.
• Experience with computer and Microsoft suite software (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (EPJ or walkie rider).

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of Export orders meet requirements of quality check.
• Partner with GTC and Logistics to ensure timely shipments.
• Work with distribution center personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Hanover Park, IL

Schedule

First Shift Monday - Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

Starting Pay at $20.50/hr + annual merit and bonus eligibility

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The Export Material Handler II will make an impact by receiving, prioritizing and processing Export orders for delivery that help a scientist discover a cure for cancer to helping a nurse care for a patient optimally because they have the right equipment.

We want enthusiastic, dependable, hard-working, team players that will roll up their sleeves and make a difference for our customers and fellow colleagues every day.

A Day in the Life:

• Ensure integrity of Export orders meet requirements of quality check, export packaging and consolidation and pallet wraps and weights.
• Partner with GTC and Logistics to ensure shipments are handled timely and under Strick export guidelines.
• Work with distribution center personnel to resolve issues affecting export orders

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field.
• Experience with computer and Microsoft suite software (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (EPJ or walkie rider).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Desire to work as part of a team, but also able to work independently and solve problems quickly.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand and move about the warehouse for significant periods of time (involving walking, stooping, bending, and reaching required).
• Ability to Lift, carry, and push up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally with assistance.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate at $20.50 per hour
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $14.41–$21.61.

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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards