Material Handler I
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Portage, MI · 5 days ago
On-siteProductFull-time
Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C
- Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
- Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Standing for full shift
- Variety of outside weather conditions
Location/Division Specific Information
IDD US - Portage, MI 49002
How Will You Make an Impact?
We want enthusiastic, dependable, hard-working, standout colleagues that will make a difference for our customers and fellow colleagues every day. The impact you will have could be anything from delivering products that help a scientist discover a cure for cancer to helping a nurse care for a patient effectively because they have the right equipment.
A Day in the Life
Process customer orders daily to meet their expectations. Work in one or more process paths; receiving, stocking, picking, packing, or shipping. Repetitive motions lifting, kneeling, bending and pushing packages up to 50lbs Maintain a high level of detail at an efficient pace daily. Majority of work tasks will be completed in a 2-8C cold room.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- PREFERRED: Experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
- PREFERRED: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
Experience
- Preferred: Experience with computers and scanning equipment preferred
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Ability to stand and move about the warehouse for significant periods of time (involving walking, stooping, bending, and reaching) required
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Desire to work as part of a team, but also able to work independently and solve problems quickly
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 70 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities