Material Handler

Thomas Scientific•Candler, NC

20d

About The Position

Thomas Scientific is a distributor of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and supplies serving research, industrial, government, and academic customers nationwide. The Material Handler picks and packs customer orders for shipment and receives and stocks inventory. The role processes shipments using scanners and computer equipment, prepares packages in accordance with applicable hazardous-material regulations, and maintains accurate warehouse inventory. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Ability to read and understand written procedures and policies.
Ability to transport packages weighing up to 70 pounds frequently each day.
Ability to operate a pallet jack.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Basic computer experience.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Assemble boxes, fill them with the items specified in orders, scan items into the system, add protective packing materials when needed, and seal and label packages for shipment.
Prepare packages in accordance with applicable hazardous-material regulations.
Use a scanner, computer, and printer to process shipments.
Pick items by locating them on shelves, scanning them, and pulling them for packing; use a cart or pallet jack when needed.
Use a handheld scanner to scan items and warehouse locations.
Receive inventory by matching receiving tickets to orders and checking that all items arrived.
Produce and apply item labels, scan items into the system, and place them in their warehouse locations.
Assist with periodic cycle counts of warehouse inventory.
Assist with cleaning and organizing the warehouse.
Comply with company policies, including personnel and safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage, effective the first full month, with FSA/HSA options.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability.
401(k) with employer match.
Accrued paid time off.
11 paid holidays, including the employee's birthday.
Paid parental leave and additional paid leave for life events.
Up to $3,000 annually in tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness programming.
Legal and identity protection services.
$1,000 employee referral bonus.