Material Handler II - First Shift
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
The Material Handler II is responsible for distribution and warehouse operations through the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials and finished goods. This role ensures inventory accuracy, timely material delivery to production areas, and compliance with Thermo Fisher Scientific's quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Job description
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Material Handler II is responsible for distribution and warehouse operations through the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials and finished goods. This role ensures inventory accuracy, timely material delivery to production areas, and compliance with Thermo Fisher Scientific's quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
A Day in the Life
- Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, components, and supplies.
- Accurately stock materials in designated warehouse and production locations.
- Pick, pack materials to support customer orders.
- Perform system transactions using ERP.
- Transport materials safely between warehouse, storage, and production areas using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts as required.
- Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including packaging, labeling, and preparing shipments according to company procedures.
- Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, and process improvement opportunities.
- Maintain compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, OSHA, and company quality standards as applicable.
- Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and adherence to 5S principles.
- Support special projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field. Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- 0-2 years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing support, or material handling experience.
- Experience using inventory management systems, ERP systems (SAP, E1).
- Ability to accurately perform inventory transactions and maintain records.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
- Experience using inventory management systems, ERP systems (SAP, E1)
- Ability to accurately perform inventory transactions and maintain records
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Incentive Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Performance Related Bonus
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.