Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, 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

Job Description

The Material Handler works in a fast-paced environment in all areas of distribution with the goal of meeting/exceeding both our internal and external customers’ expectation. This includes providing shipping and order fulfillment serves for finished goods, receipt and inventory of products, supplies, parts, and equipment at the Carlsbad facility, through the use of an integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Work Shift

Monday thru Friday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receiving, examining, sorting, arranging, counting, storing, picking, and packing items for storage and shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.

Preparing and filing routine documentation.

Operating material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, dock lever, etc.).

Working in and out of a -20C Freezer and +4C Cold Room.

Preparing and shipping materials and/or finished goods in a timely manner according to customer requirements.

May perform other related duties as the need arises and/or assigned.

Working Conditions:

Performs work of a highly repetitive nature.

Will walk and may occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to Ability to lift up to 20 pounds several times per shift or up to 40 pounds occasionally, and stand/walk for extended periods of time during shifts.

May handle “packaged” hazardous materials.

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

Must be available to work any shift (with advance notice of shift change).

Must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.

Occasional local travel may be required.

As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

The Company will not provide an accommodation that would create an undue hardship on the Company or endanger the health or safety of the employee or others.

Safety

Following all company safety regulations and procedures and report non-compliance.

Serving as an effective safety steward by ensuring accurate reporting of near misses and attending safety trainings.

Operating a safe work environment through continuous safety awareness and full compliance to all EHS programs and activities.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Required Skills

Requires a minimum of 1-year related experience. Experience with Inventory

Control and/or with a life science company is a plus.

Demonstrates strong communication skills

Consistently demonstrates positive and productive results

Interacts equally well with all employees using strong social skills

Follows written and verbal instructions accurately and efficiently

Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Personable, and perpetuates a can-do positive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Being a fluent English speaker is a must.

Preferred

Experience using a forklift.

Experience with Handheld scanners.

Experience with WMS Lite and /or E1 (Oracle) software.

Experience with Lean tools.

Experience with Microsoft tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point).

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, growing in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Thermo Fisher is an equal opportunity employer. Thermo Fisher Scientific team, discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California 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