Material Handler II - Days/ 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the shipping, receiving, and distribution of essential materials within a state-of-the-art packaging facility. Your contributions will directly support global clinical trials, making a significant impact on health and safety worldwide. The company offers a collaborative environment where you can grow your career while ensuring that vital supplies reach those who need them most. If you are a motivated individual eager to take on challenges in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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

Annual performance-based bonus

Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in distribution, warehouse, or supply chain.
• Ability to learn tasks and complete them safely with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks involved in shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment.
• Check materials against purchase orders and maintain records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C, 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:

Thermo Fisher Scientific runs the World's largest clinical packaging operation. Our Clinical Trials facilities are strategically placed around the world to accommodate local and regional sourcing needs. Join us to help serve millions of our global clinical trials patients!

How Will You Make an Impact?:

As a Material Handler II you will perform the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of materials and consumables at the Indianapolis packaging facility.

A Day in the Life:

• Check materials and goods for distribution against purchase orders or invoices and maintain associated records of goods and rejects unsatisfactory items.
• Review orders, stock, and distribute products and materials per the daily schedule.
• Package and prepare products and consumables for final shipment and posts weights and shipping charges.

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.
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Complete daily tasks and learn new ones with assistance from supervisors and fellow employees.
• Great teammate who can complete tasks safely and timely and help others as needed.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills with the motivation to complete daily goals.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Lift or move up to 25 lbs.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, coveralls, and protective eyewear.
• Near Vision Acuity with minimum 20/40 corrected vision and color vision.

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