Material Handler I

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Ottawa, ON

7d•CA$36,608 - CA$44,100•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $17 billion and approximately 50,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Visit www.thermofisher.com. This is a 1 Year Fixed Term position. The day/shift schedule is 8:30 am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am – 4:30pm Friday. The Warehouse technician position is to perform all tasks related to fulfilling customer orders, receiving in-bound shipments, inventory replenishment, work area cleanliness, inventory management and any other request associated with supporting the quality system of the distribution department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Strong organizational skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Push/pull up to 600 lbs skids.
Operate Lift Truck, Hand Truck.
Stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 8 hours a day.
Must posses basic English communications skills, both written and/or verbal
Must be able to comprehend and follow both written and/or verbal English communications
Must be able to perform basic math calculations.

Nice To Haves

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
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
Warehouse
Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Working at heights
Stands/walks: 90%, walks and stands intermittently during working day.
Keyboarding 5%
Handles papers: 10%
Use of various Warehouse equipment. 50%
Stoops, bends, lifts. 90%
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day. 90%
Level of Visual Acuity: Prolonged computer use 5% (100% Shipper Role)
Warehouse Environment 100%

Responsibilities

Processing outbound shipments as well as in-bound shipments
Follow all proper safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow departmental and company policies.
Use various shipping systems to dispatch outbound shipments.
Meet departmental/site goals by efficiently prioritizing and communicating daily tasks.
Organize work flow, estimate progress of order fulfillment, and adhere to work schedules (start time/end time, lunch and breaks) to ensure minimal disruption to work flow.
Work cooperatively and efficiently with coworkers to achieve team, department and company metrics.
Support to Quality Objectives by proactively reporting corrective and or/preventative actions to your immediate supervisor when warranted for the continuous improvement of operations.
Perform all duties according to company Standard Operating Procedures and Quality System requirements.
Follow all company and departmental quality policies.
Efficiently and safely operate machinery and check for simple maintenance as needed and make slight adjustments when necessary.
Report malfunctioning equipment immediately to supervisor and/or manager.
Continuously assess the physical condition of the workplace regarding safety and ergonomic correctness.
Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Manager, Human Resources, Health and Safety or Senior Management immediately.
Other duties as defined and assigned as required.