Warehouse Technician (First Shift)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Stafford Springs, CT

3d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Warehouse Technician II Position Summary: The Warehouse Technician is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of materials within the facility. This role ensures proper receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of finished goods and work-in-process (WIP) products while maintaining strict adherence to Thermo Fisher Scientific safety, quality, and operational excellence standards. The Warehouse Technician plays a critical role in inventory accuracy, product integrity, and on-time delivery by executing material handling processes with precision and urgency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1+ years of experience
Ability to operate or become certified on Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs).
Basic computer skills and ability to work within inventory management systems.
Ability to read and interpret pick slips, labels, and shipping documents.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse or logistics experience in a regulated environment.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Prior forklift or PIV certification.

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment, including industrial Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs), in a safe and compliant manner at all times.
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Perform daily safety inspections of equipment and report any issues immediately.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment (5S standards).
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently.
Accurately put away incoming stock, including finished goods and work-in-process materials, into designated storage locations.
Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO where applicable).
Maintain accurate inventory records through system transactions and physical verification.
Pull materials according to pick slips, ensuring correct part number, lot number, and quantity.
Verify all picked items for accuracy prior to staging or shipment.
Communicate accurate product and order details to processing personnel in a timely manner.
Prepare materials for shipment, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Generate and apply accurate labels for outgoing products, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
Verify labeling accuracy, including part numbers, lot numbers, and quantities.
Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other PIV equipment safely and efficiently.
Drive company vehicles on-site as needed to transport materials between locations.
Adhere to all quality standards and procedures to ensure product integrity.
Identify and report discrepancies, damaged goods, or process deviations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Execute tasks with a strong sense of urgency to meet operational deadlines.
Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
Escalate issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption to operations.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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