Sr Material Handler - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Lenexa, KS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Assist in organization of work assignment, training of employees, paperwork completion, file maintenance, and contact with distribution personnel to promote reduced error rates and uninterrupted work flow.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
2+ years of work experience required
Possess basic knowledge of English and math and ability to read.
Possess good number recognition abilities.
Possess organization skills.
Maintain powered industrial truck certification.
Maintain Class C driver’s license.
Successful completion of Security Threat Assessment is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain physical presence in warehouse, assigning work and providing leadership.
Ensure compliance of duties set forth by department leadership.
Encourage cooperation amongst Materials Handling employees and maintain cooperation with other departments.
Maintain high level of understanding in all department processes and procedures so as to effectively audit and train assigned personnel.
Oversee department cycle count process.
Complete, correct, and/or file paperwork as required.
Receive raw materials and incoming freight, stocking shelves in an orderly manner.
Handle incoming freight and company provided equipment with caution in order to avoid damage to item or injury to self.
Provide input about personnel’s progress for evaluations.
Coordinate with appropriate staff in order to resolve any problems or potential problems.
Recommend corrections in employee behavior, actions, or work habits and report any misconduct or policy deviation.
Operate and maintain forklift, observing operating procedures.
Train / re-train assigned staff on forklift operation as needed.
Drive Company provided vehicles to retrieve and deliver materials as needed.
Listen to and follow verbal and written instructions given in the English language.
Accept responsibility for department operation when Supervisor is absent.
Complete needed paperwork by signing or writing with accuracy and neatness.
Push/Pull products on a cart with a maximum weight up to 400 pounds and push/pull a pallet jack with a maximum weight of 1500 pounds.
Check own work and that of others as assigned for quality and safety performance, completing any additional steps to prepare/finalize procedures.
Work cooperatively with co-workers and efficiently with little supervision, communicating verbally or in writing any discrepancies as needed.
Lift up to 63 pounds from floor to waist and lift up to 54 pounds from floor to shoulder height on a regular basis using step ladder as needed.
Walk and stand up to six (6) hours at a time, up to 12 hours a day, with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting at waist with occasional climbing on foot stool.
Fill out forms as needed, producing neat handwriting and legible signature.
Work in environment that may require working in a cooler/freezer and outdoors.
Keep work area clean and free of debris, packaging materials, shipping cartons, etc.
Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled work hours, working overtime and weekends as needed.
Report any actual or potential safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management.
In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.