Material Handler I

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.

We are hiring at our new distribution center in Greencastle, PA. This state-of-the-art 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.

About the role

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.
• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.

Environmental Conditions

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons).

Pay

• Competitive 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits—effective Day 1.
• Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) & 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401K Company Match up to 6%.
• Tuition Reimbursement—eligible after 90 days.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.