Dock Specialist II - 1st Shift

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

About the role

Join our dedicated Dock Specialist team in Unity Lab Services, where we ensure seamless logistics and support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an organized Dock Specialist to manage shipping and receiving operations. You'll be the point of contact for customers and carriers, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all dock activities.

Responsibilities

• Generate, verify, and match shipping labels with incoming packages to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain awareness of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ensure compliance.
• Identify order discrepancies and raise to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing packages are scanned accurately for inventory control.
• Safely operate pallet jacks to move heavy packages and pallets.
• Ensure proper handling and placement of items to prevent damage.
• Coordinate the delivery of materials to the appropriate locations.
• Manage receiving documentation and maintain shipment records in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dock area while supporting daily shipping and receiving operations.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve delivery issues and support efficient dock operations.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of work experience in material handling, including warehousing, shipping, and receiving.
• Experience operating pallet jacks preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting shipping labels (DOT labeling).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance; regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally).
• Ability to use equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
• Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities.
• Willingness to work in varied temperature environments, including cold rooms/freezers (-22°F/-6°C), fluctuating temps, and loud noises.
• Must wear required PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).
• Ability to work with hazardous/toxic materials, strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products), and at heights.
• May work in various outside weather conditions.
• Must successfully complete Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs.

Pay

$21.30 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid holidays and at least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) annually.
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount on company stock.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.