Material Handler II - Distribution (First Shift)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Grand Island, NY

10d•$14 - $22•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. This is a Material Handler II role in the Distribution (Outbound) department on 1st shift with a work shift of Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of one year of general warehouse experience.
One to two years' experience working with computers and basic software packages, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Experience with various powered industrial equipment (counter-balance trucks, reach trucks, powered pallet jacks).
Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively.
Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds.
Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I's) – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus required.
Regularly required to lift up to 25+ pounds.
May be required to lift weight of 45 pounds or more, with assistance and/or with equipment on occasion.
Working in and out of a -5 to -20C Freezer and 2 to 8C Cold Room and potentially at different heights using PIT equipment (swing trucks, order pickers).

Nice To Haves

Experience handling hazardous materials (chemicals) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Pick/pull customer orders by obtaining material/products from designated warehouse locations in various temperatures (Ambient, Cold Room & Freezer).
Transferring finished products to different pallets in addition to banding/wrapping the pallets.
Use various electronic systems, ERP (E1), Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel), Smartsheet.
Stage product and load various shipments onto logistics carriers.
Perform various checks and ensure inventory is picked and packed accurately.
Work in or support other process paths; receiving, material handling, storage.
Regularly use PIT equipment (power walkie, fork truck, pancake, stacker, and swing truck).
Participate in safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate.
Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions.
Annual performance-based bonus.
Annual merit performance-based increase.
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1.
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays.
401K.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Employee Referral Bonus.
Career Advancement Opportunities.
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (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, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount