Sr Material Handler - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description Compensation:

$23.00/HR
Location:

Durham, NC

Shift:

First Shift

Shift Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a real-world impact. You will help customers find cures for diseases, protect the environment, and ensure food safety while growing your career.

A Day in the Life:

• Follow all safety processes and procedures in alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific safety protocols
• Participate in safety training and identify/report potential safety concerns
• Apply PPI Lean tools such as Daily Management Boards, 5S, Standard Work, and Kaizen to improve efficiency
• Perform material handling activities including receiving, storing, picking, and shipping materials
• Conduct receiving inspections and store products in designated locations
• Pick orders accurately and prepare shipments, including inspection of orders and shipping documentation
• Complete warehouse tasks such as equipment maintenance, calibration, temperature monitoring, pest control, and housekeeping
• Follow ISO 9001 Quality System procedures and cGMP guidelines
• Meet operational and productivity standards

Keys to Success: Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Preferred: 2+ years of experience in warehousing and material handling
• Preferred: Forklift experience or ability to become certified within 30 days

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience with warehouse operations, RF scanning, inventory management, and shipping/receiving
• Familiarity with logistics scheduling (LTL) and cycle counts
• HAZMAT shipping/handling experience preferred
• Dip tube exchange experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to push/pull materials and operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts

What We Offer: Compensation:

• Competitive pay
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & holidays
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement (eligible after 90 days)
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discount program
• Company-paid parental leave