Material Handler 1

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Lebanon, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler prepares and kits materials for production departments and safely carries out warehouse processes by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instruction Documents (WIDs), and work orders related to material handling, equipment operation, and packaging goods. The role works in a regulated warehouse environment and supports accurate, timely movement and control of materials and inventory. The schedule is 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Friday. The role requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards, and may involve working up to 12 hours per day when necessary. Warehouse areas include a Production Airlock with specific gowning requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and similar equipment, or obtain certification through company training.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated warehouse environment for up to 12 hours a day, with additional overtime when necessary.
Ability to infrequently lift and manipulate up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Valid driver's license.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to stand, bend, twist, and move around warehouse areas for extended periods as needed.
Ability to use both hands to lift, handle, and manipulate inventory items, including use of small hand tools and powered equipment.
Ability to kit, count, and package small inventory items for production.
Ability to handle or move objects of various sizes and shapes on table surfaces, in storage bins, and on carts or racks; team lifting is rarely required for objects over 50 pounds or awkwardly shaped objects.
Ability to read and understand written materials containing words, pictures, and numbers.
Wear required gowning, including a safety vest and steel-toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

General understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and Emergency Response Guidebooks (ERGs).
Experience using Oracle, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Inventory control experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and fill orders safely, accurately, and on time; place incoming and outgoing materials, finished goods, raw materials, and supplies in appropriate staging, shipping, receiving, or storage locations while following SOPs and WIDs.
Operate warehouse tools and equipment, including computers, handheld scanners, tape guns, calculators, measuring tools, pallet jacks, forklifts, and swing reaches.
Follow safety requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Maintain accurate inventory in designated warehouses and locations.
Keep work areas safe, clean, and organized.
Help ensure products meet quality standards by coordinating with upstream and downstream departments, participating in mutual inspection, correcting quality errors, and recording and reporting problems promptly.
Prepare and account for material movement documentation and update the Oracle system.
Participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI), Lean, Continuous Improvement, and 5S activities.
Work as part of the warehouse team and assist with training and mentoring coworkers.
Complete training proactively and on time.
Adhere to the work schedule to help meet production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits start on day one.
401(k) with up to 6% company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Opportunity for growth through the tech advancement program and internal promotions.
Regular employee activities.
Competitive remuneration.
Annual incentive plan bonus.
Healthcare and a range of employee benefits.
Career and development prospects.