Material Handler II
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. The Forklift Driver / Shipper is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, and ship products. This role ensures accurate order fulfillment, proper inventory handling, and timely shipment of goods.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Previous warehouse, shipping, or forklift experience preferred
- Ability to lift heavy objects (typically up to 50 lbs or more)
- Basic math and recordkeeping skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
Nice To Haves
- Forklift operation (sit-down, stand-up, pallet jack, etc.)
- Time management and organization
- Teamwork and communication
- Problem-solving and reliability
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers
- Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment
- Verify incoming and outgoing shipments against purchase orders or invoices
- Move materials to and from storage areas, staging areas, and loading docks
- Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts
- Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance or safety issues
- Ensure products are properly labeled, stored, and handled to prevent damage
- Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA regulations
- Keep warehouse clean and organized
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Choice of national medical and dental plans
- National vision plan
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- 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
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement and savings programs
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
