Material Handler 1

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Lebanon, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler prepares and kits materials for production departments and safely carries out warehouse processes by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instruction Documents (WIDs), and work orders related to material handling, equipment operation, and packaging. The role is based with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Nashville Manufacturing & Distribution team and operates in a regulated warehouse environment subject to GMP and safety requirements.

The schedule is 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Friday. The position requires adherence to production schedules and may involve working up to 12 hours per day, with additional overtime when necessary. The work environment is described as fast-paced, clean, and modern, and includes warehouse areas such as a Production Airlock requiring specific gowning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, including various forklifts and scissor lifts, or become certified through company training.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated warehouse environment for up to 12 hours per day and work additional overtime when necessary.
• Ability to infrequently lift and manipulate up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to stand, bend, or twist for extended periods and move around warehouse areas as needed.
• Ability to use both hands to lift, handle, and manipulate inventory items, including small items for kitting, counting, and packaging.
• Ability to handle or move objects of various sizes and shapes on table surfaces, in storage bins, and on carts or racks; team lifting is rarely required for objects over 50 pounds or awkwardly shaped objects.
• Ability to read and understand written materials containing words, pictures, and numbers.
• Ability to meet gowning requirements, including wearing a safety vest and steel-toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and Emergency Response Guidebooks (ERGs).
• Experience using Oracle, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Inventory control experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and fill orders safely, accurately, and on time; place incoming and outgoing materials, finished goods, raw materials, and supplies in appropriate staging, shipping, receiving, or storage locations.
• Use warehouse tools and equipment, including computers, handheld scanners, tape guns, calculators, measuring tools, pallet jacks, forklifts, and swing reaches.
• Follow safety requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Maintain accurate inventory in designated warehouses and locations.
• Keep work areas safe, clean, and organized.
• Work with upstream and downstream departments to inspect products, identify and correct quality errors, and record and report problems promptly.
• Prepare and account for material movement documentation and update the Oracle system.
• Participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI), Lean, Continuous Improvement, and 5S activities.
• Work effectively as part of the warehouse team and assist with training and mentoring coworkers.
• Complete training proactively and on time.
• Adhere to the work schedule to support production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits start on day one.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity for growth through the tech advancement program and internal promotions.
• Regular employee activities.
• Competitive remuneration and annual incentive plan bonus.
• Healthcare and a range of employee benefits.
• Career and development prospects.

What This Job Offers

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