Material Handler
Thomas Scientific LLC
Summary
Picks and packs orders for shipping to customers and receives and stocks inventory.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs all aspects of packing orders: box assembly, filling box with items per order, scanning each item into system for accuracy, filling with protective packing materials if necessary, sealing and labeling box for shipping
- Ensures accurate preparation of packages as required by various hazardous material regulations
- Uses scanner/computer/printer for processing shipments
- Performs all aspects of picking orders: locate the item on a shelf, scan item, and pull for packing
- Picking items may require the use of a cart or pallet jack
- Uses hand-held scanner for scanning items and locations
- Performs all aspects of receiving items into warehouse: match receiving ticket with order and check to see if all items have arrived, produce labels for each item and label accordingly, scan item into system, and put in the warehouse location on shelf
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with periodic cycle counting of warehouse inventory
- Assists with cleaning of warehouse, and keeping it organized
- Complies with all Company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read
- Ability to understand and read written procedures and policies
- Ability to transport packages up to 70 pounds frequently each day
- Ability to operate a pallet jack
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer experience required
- Fork-lift certification a plus
Working Conditions
This position works indoors in a temperature controlled environment. It requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and the ability to transport up to 70 pounds and operate a pallet jack. This position has moderate noise levels and chemical exposure. Certain tasks require the use of safety glasses.
Requirements
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read
- Ability to understand and read written procedures and policies
- Ability to transport packages up to 70 pounds frequently each day
- Ability to operate a pallet jack
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer experience required
- Fork-lift certification a plus
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- FSA/HSA Options
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Legal & Identity Protection
- Employee Referral Bonus
Company overview
Thomas Scientific LLC is a leading full-line stocking distributor of laboratory supplies, scientific equipment, chemicals, reagents, and safety products serving the global scientific community since 1900. Headquartered in Swedesboro, New Jersey, the company operates as a classic distributor with a robust sales team and online procurement platform that supports laboratory operations across North America and internationally. Thomas Scientific provides a comprehensive portfolio including supplies and consumables, equipment, instruments and furniture, chemicals and reagents, as well as laboratory and facility safety apparel. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and serves as a registered contractor for U.S. federal government agencies, including the CDC, FDA, USDA, FBI, and NASA. With a mission to be the most trusted partner in science, Thomas Scientific combines over 120 years of experience with modern e-commerce capabilities through their website ThomasSci.com, offering wholesale and retail solutions focused on selection, price, and convenience for research institutions, healthcare facilities, and industrial laboratories.