Material Handler 1 - 1st shift

Our Mission: To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our work has a purpose. Our work requires passion and creates meaningful outcomes. We're sharing our expertise and technological advancements with customers, helping them make the world a better place—whether they're discovering a cure for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe.

About the role

This role is based at our new state-of-the-art distribution center in Greencastle, PA. This facility will provide additional distribution capacity for finished goods on the East Coast and help build a seamless supply chain to improve our customer experience.

As a Material Handler, you will help deliver various types of products, from life-saving personal protective equipment to everyday lab essentials. You will provide shipping, receiving, storage, and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and correctly process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.
• Sustain a high level of quality to ensure customers receive accurate product and in the time requested.
• Receive materials and/or finished goods daily.
• Verify the quality, type, and number of materials received are accurate and appropriate documentation is present (e.g., packing list).
• Safely operate distribution equipment, as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• General knowledge of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and operate the equipment at various heights.
• Basic computer skills to navigate ERP systems, Outlook, and shipping software in order to support the operation in its daily functions.
• Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position.
• Ability to receive and complete general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
• Exposure to cold room/freezers (-22°F/-6°C).
• Fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold).
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).
• Standing for full shift.
• Warehouse environment.
• Working at heights.
• Walk, stand, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis.
• Push and pull up to 50 lbs. and regularly climb ladders.
• May occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• May handle “packaged” hazardous materials.
• Work under various temperatures including room temperature (59–86°F), cold-room (36–46°F), and/or freezer-room (-4 to -23°F).

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Hourly pay rate based on experience.
• Additional 10% shift differential for 2nd shift and 15% for 3rd shift.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective Day 1.
• Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) and 10 paid holidays.
• 401K company match up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after 90 days.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.