Material Handler I
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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

Now is an excellent time to join our Distribution team, a team dedicated to ensuring our customers receive the products they need to achieve their scientific goals - quickly, efficiently, and safely. Our Frederick, MD site is rapidly growing and ramping up to support the fight against COVID-19. If you believe in working the right way for the right reason join our growing team today!

How will you make an impact?

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location / Division Specific Information

Frederick, MD Life Sciences Group

What will you do.

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and accurately process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements

• Sustain a high level of quality to ensure customers receive accurate product and in the time requested.

• Verify the quality, type and amount of materials received are accurate and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g. packing list).

• Safely operate distribution equipment, as required.

• Satisfactorily complete Thermo Fisher Scientific training requirements and operate within all ISO standards pertaining to site Distribution including, but not limited to, Control of Documents and Quality Policy.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 0-2 years related experience.

• Experience in logistics with a life science company preferred.

• Validated ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules required.

• Need basic digital literacy to navigate ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and shipping software.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Good social skills and customer service skills required.

• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

• Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position; errors in work could cause delays in schedules.

• Must be ready to start work timely daily and maintain strong attendance performance.

• Ability to receive and complete general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.

• Equipment training will be provided through one-on-one instruction, on-the-job training (OJT), Thermo Fisher Scientific generated Standard Training Protocol (STP) and/or other training documentation.

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59-86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 4 - 23 degrees F).

• Perform work of a highly repetitive nature.

• Will walk, stand, reach, and lift, Routinely push and pull up to 50lbs on a continuous basis.

• May occasionally sit, kneel, crouch and crawl.

• May handle "packaged" hazardous materials.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

• Due to business needs, must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.

• Occasional local travel may be needed between the two facilities (2-3 miles and will be advised in advance)

• May be required to drive site vehicles, including Site box truck/ Van, acquire DOT Medical Certification.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 75,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and support our company mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

. 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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Frederick, MD

Compensation:

Starting pay at 19.50/hr + Benefits + annual merit increase eligibility + annual bonus eligibility

Shift Information

Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm (overtime as needed; hours vary per volume)

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The Material Handler I supports operations by storing and shipping materials at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -196 degrees C with potentially hazardous properties.

A Day in the Life:

• Receive incoming raw materials

• Facilitate movement of materials, including hazardous materials, across the site

• Maintain accurate inventory through receipts, adjustments, and cycle counts

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: No previous work experience required

• Preferred: Experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field

• Preferred: Experience with warehouse equipment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Able to work independently and set priorities

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to work as part of a team

• Able to work with methods to handle, process and store specimens using a computerized storage and retrieval system

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Able to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and marked changes in temperature

• Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols

• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs and push up to 70 lbs

• Periodically work in walk-in freezers and refrigerators for up to 5 hours per day

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate at 19.50/hr + shift transfer opportunities

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $13.82-$20.73.

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:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  
• 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
  
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  
• 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

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