Material Handler I

Essential Functions

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and correctly process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements while sustaining a high level of quality to ensure customers receive correct product and in the time requested.
• Receive materials and/or finished goods on a daily basis. Verify the quality, type and amount of materials received are correct and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g. packing list).
• Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59–86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 4 – 23 degrees F).
• Safely operate distribution equipment, as required.
• Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59–86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 4 – 23 degrees F).
• Satisfy Thermo Fisher Scientific training requirements and operate within all ISO standards pertaining to site Distribution including, but not limited to, Control of Documents and Quality Policy.

Nature and Scope

• Largely interacts with internal personnel requiring good communication and customer service skills.
• Requires some knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures as well as the ability to understand and interpret team metrics.
• The job encounters recurring work situations of a routine nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position; errors in work could cause delays in schedules.
• The incumbent normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years related experience.
• Some experience in logistics with a life science company preferred.
• The proven ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules required.
• Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks and with the ability to operate the equipment at various heights.
• Need basic computer skills to navigate ERP systems, Outlook and shipping software in order to support the operation in its daily functions.

Working Conditions

• Works in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59–86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 4 – 23 degrees F).
• Performs work of a highly repetitive nature.
• Will walk, stand, reach, and lift up to 25lbs on a continuous basis.
• Will routinely push and pull up to 25lbs and regularly climb.
• May occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 50lbs.
• May handle “packaged” hazardous materials.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Must be available to work any shift (with advance notice of shift change).
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.
• Occasional local travel may be required.
• The nature of the operation’s working environment is conducive to varying degrees of stress throughout the day.

Compensation and Benefits

• The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $13.82–$20.73.
• 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
• Retail 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

Additional Information

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