Lead Repository Material Handler

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Vacaville, CA

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About The Position

Manage warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Coordinate daily activities, maintain accurate inventory, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence. Guide and develop team members and foster continuous improvement through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. Oversee receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping materials, including common supplies, sensitive scientific products, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled items.

The position works Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility in start and stop times. The warehouse includes room-temperature, cold-room, and freezer environments. Work is highly repetitive and involves continuous walking, standing, reaching, and lifting, as well as routinely pushing and pulling loads and regularly climbing ladders. Occasional sitting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be required. The role may involve packaged hazardous materials and requires adherence to GMP safety standards and use of appropriate PPE.

The estimated California hourly pay range is $31.00–$33.25. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance, in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of warehouse operations experience, including at least one year in a leadership capacity.
• Forklift certification and experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures and warehouse safety regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and work in various temperature environments.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• Strong computer proficiency, including warehouse management systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred field of study in logistics, operations, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in hazardous materials handling, such as DOT, IATA, or IMDG.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, 5S, or Kaizen.
• Experience working in cGMP/GxP-regulated environments.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities and maintain accurate inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and warehouse safety requirements.
• Guide and develop team members, including supporting them on procedures and safety protocols.
• Foster continuous improvement through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.
• Manage receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of materials, including sensitive scientific products, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled items.

Benefits

• 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 of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including three weeks for bonding and eight weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED