Material Handler II - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Grand Island, NY

5d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Material Handler II works in the Distribution department, handling domestic distribution activities and helping process customer orders. The role includes retrieving materials from manufacturing, transferring products to pallets, banding and wrapping pallets, storing pallets, staging trucks, and loading trucks. The colleague works in one or more process paths, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, or shipping; prepares shipping documents; coordinates shipments with couriers; ships materials and finished products according to applicable SOPs; and ensures inventory is stored accurately. The position uses E1, Outlook, Excel, and powered industrial truck equipment, and participates in safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on first shift. The role supports Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission by delivering products that help customers in scientific and healthcare fields. The work environment may include warehouse areas, cold rooms and freezers, refrigerated and ambient spaces, fluctuating hot and cold temperatures, loud equipment or machinery, rapid flashing lights, hazardous or toxic materials, and work at heights. Personal protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of general warehouse experience.
One to two years of experience working with computers and basic software packages, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Experience with powered industrial trucks, such as order pickers.
Maintain knowledge of current import/export regulations as they relate to shipment of goods to and from the USA.
Ability to analyze and solve problems independently and collaboratively.
Self-motivated, self-starting, and strongly organized.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to partner successfully with colleagues of differing cultural, language, and educational backgrounds.
Demonstrate Thermo Fisher values: 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.
Regularly lift up to 20 pounds; may occasionally be required to lift 45 pounds or more with assistance and/or equipment.
Ability to work in frozen, refrigerated, and ambient/room-temperature environments and at different heights on powered industrial trucks such as an order picker.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling hazardous materials, including chemicals.

Responsibilities

Process customer orders daily to meet customer expectations.
Work in one or more process paths, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, or shipping.
Retrieve materials from manufacturing and transfer products to pallets.
Band and wrap products on pallets, store pallets, stage trucks, and load trucks.
Prepare shipping documents and coordinate shipments with couriers.
Ship materials, including finished products, in accordance with applicable SOPs.
Ensure inventory is stored accurately.
Use E1, Outlook, and Excel for work activities.
Regularly use powered industrial truck equipment, including a power walkie, fork truck, pancake, stacker, and swing truck.
Participate in safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with teammates to support customers and colleagues.

Benefits

Variable annual bonus eligibility based on company, team, and/or individual performance results, in accordance with company policy.
Choice of 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).
10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.