Material Handler I - 1st Shift

Material Handler I – Storage Control department (Monday‑Friday, 06:30 am‑03:00 pm)

Work Schedule

• First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to lift 40 lb without assistance
• Cold Room/Freezers –22 °F (‑6 °C) and fluctuating hot/cold temperatures
• Required PPE: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.
• Warehouse environment; handling hazardous/toxic materials

Responsibilities

• Receiving, examining, sorting, arranging, counting, storing, picking, and packing items for storage or shipment in accordance with procedures and customer requirements
• Preparing and filing routine documentation
• Maintaining quality metrics
• Operating material‑handling equipment (hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, etc.)
• Working in and out of a +4 °C walk‑in cold room and a –20 °C walk‑in freezer

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Experience: No prior work experience required
• Preferred: Experience in distribution, warehouse, supply chain, or related field
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently and collaboratively
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to partner with colleagues of diverse cultural, language, and educational backgrounds
• Demonstrates Thermo Fisher’s Four I’s: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands, and reach with arms
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus required
• Regularly lift up to 20 lb; occasional lifts of 45 lb or more with assistance or equipment

Pay

Hourly pay range (New York) : $12.56 – $20.94. Additional shift differential applies for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. Eligible for annual performance‑based bonus and merit increase.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (effective Day 1)
• Paid Time Off, designated paid holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits
• Accident, life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase