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Material Handler I - 1st Shift at Thermo Fisher
About the role
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights
Job Description Shift:
First Shift
Shift Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Overtime as necessary)
Compensation:
$19.50/HR
Location:
US - Frederick, MD - 6433 English Muffin Way
Discover Impactful Work:
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.
How Will You Make an Impact?:
You will make an impact by receiving, picking, packing, and shipping materials to ensure accurate and timely delivery to customers.
A Day in the Life:
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Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and process items for storage and/or shipment according to established procedures and customer requirements
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Maintain a high level of quality to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment
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Verify materials received for accuracy, including type, quantity, and documentation (e.g., packing lists)
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Safely operate distribution equipment as required
Keys to Success: Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
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Required: No previous work experience required
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Preferred: Experience in distribution, warehouse, supply chain, or related field
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Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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Problem-solving skills and ability to work efficiently
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Ability to read and write in English
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
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Warehouse environment with varying temperatures including room temperature (59–86°F), cold-room (36–46°F), and freezer-room (-4 to 23°F)
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Ability to walk, stand, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40 lbs continuously
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Regularly climb ladders
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May occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl
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May handle packaged hazardous materials
What We Offer: Compensation:
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Competitive Hourly Pay Rate!
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Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
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Annual performance-based bonus
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Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
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Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
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Retirement Savings Plan
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Referral Bonus
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Career Advancement Opportunities
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $13.82–$19.75.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
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Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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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
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Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Required skills
Material handling
Picking and packing
Inventory control
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse safety
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About Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher
PublicThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an American life science and clinical research company. It is a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services.
10,001+
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Waltham
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$200B
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Pros
Great team culture and dynamics
Excellent benefits and health plans
Supportive management
Cons
Heavy workload and frequent overtime
Poor management and lack of direction
Limited advancement opportunities
Salary Ranges
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Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer rate
33%
Experience
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Application Review
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HR Screen
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Hiring Manager Interview
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Panel Interview
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Offer
Common questions
Behavioral/STAR
Past Experience
Technical Knowledge
Culture Fit
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