Inbound Lead Material Handler - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Lenexa, KS

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: Lead Inbound warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Support operational excellence by coordinating daily activities, maintaining accurate inventory management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Guide and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. Manage warehouse processes including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of materials ranging from common supplies to sensitive scientific products, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled items.

Requirements

• 2+ years of warehouse operations experience, with the ability to learn and apply leadership skills
• Forklift certification and experience operating powered industrial equipment or the ability to learn
• Strong computer proficiency including warehouse management systems, ERP software (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures and warehouse safety regulations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and work in various temperature environments
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen)
• Ability to guide and support team members on procedures and safety protocols
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record when required
• Proficiency in English required

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications in hazardous materials handling (DOT/IATA/IMDG) preferred
• Experience working in cGMP/GxP regulated environments preferred
• Additional languages beneficial

Responsibilities

• Lead Inbound warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Support operational excellence by coordinating daily activities
• Maintain accurate inventory management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Guide and develop team members
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives
• Manage warehouse processes including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of materials ranging from common supplies to sensitive scientific products, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed