Material Handler I

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Middletown, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler I supports warehouse material flow in Middletown, Virginia, as part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The role involves receiving and checking incoming materials, labeling and storing items, picking and delivering materials for orders or production, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The position also requires keeping the work area safe and organized, following workplace procedures, and communicating outstanding work at shift handoff. The schedule is second shift (afternoons) in a warehouse environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience is required.
• Knowledge of basic warehouse, inventory, and material-handling practices.
• Knowledge of common shipping, receiving, and storage procedures.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including safe lifting and equipment use.
• Knowledge of basic counting, labeling, and recordkeeping procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to count, sort, label, and move materials accurately.
• Ability to use basic warehouse tools and equipment, with training as needed.
• Ability to complete simple inventory or shipping records.
• Clear communication and cooperative teamwork.
• Ability to lift and move materials within the role’s physical requirements.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods as needed.
• Ability to maintain accuracy during routine, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and report damaged or misplaced materials.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in distribution, warehousing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience with powered industrial trucks, such as order pickers or forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Review shift priorities with the supervisor, check safety updates, and inspect the work area and assigned equipment.
• Unload or accept incoming items, compare them with shipping documents, and report shortages or damage.
• Label materials and move them to assigned storage locations, updating inventory records as required.
• Pick and deliver requested materials for orders or production, checking item numbers and quantities.
• Scan items or complete basic paperwork to keep inventory locations and quantities accurate.
• Keep aisles clear, handle materials according to safety procedures, and report hazards or equipment issues.
• At the end of the shift, return equipment, organize the work area, complete outstanding records, and hand off urgent or unfinished work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Performance-related bonus where eligible.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
• At least 120 hours of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability, in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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