Distribution Technician I
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Job description
Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, loud noises (equipment/machinery), warehouse.
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. seeks a motivated Distribution Technician to join our team. We are dedicated to enabling customers to improve the world's health, cleanliness, and safety. Together, we work towards research acceleration, solving scientific challenges, driving innovation, and supporting patients.
In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:
- Apply Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of responsibility
- Demonstrate the company mission and values
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures
- Pick, pack, and ship distribution orders that require a basic skill level
- Screen shipments for unauthorized devices in accordance with TSA requirements
- Complete distribution & warehouse system transactions
- Process all orders according to priority set by Distribution Leader/Supervisor to meet receipt date
- Verify accurate storage conditions and temperature monitoring of shipments
- Load couriers' trucks using pallet jacks
- Discover opportunities to improve overall quality and efficiency
- Engage in Daily management and 5S every day
- Ensure that inventory is accurately and safely stored
- Maintain warehouse for safety, security, neatness, and organization
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
- Must pass TSA background check
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 40lbs and a maximum of 75lbs and use pallet jacks
- Willing to spend extended periods walking/standing, entering data for orders, and handling inventory items
- Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and significant data entry
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work in a refrigerated environment with appropriate PPE
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- Required: No experience is required
- Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field; experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift experience
- Prior Distribution/Warehouse experience
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices
- Prior pharmaceutical or clinical logistics experience
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
- Must pass TSA background check
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 40lbs and a maximum of 75lbs and use pallet jacks
- Willing to spend extended periods walking/standing, entering data for orders, and handling inventory items
- Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and significant data entry
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work in a refrigerated environment with appropriate PPE
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus
- Annual Merit Increase
- Medical Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.