Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Material Handler I

Pay: $20/hr.

Shift: Days

Position Summary:

A Material Handler works in a fast-paced environment in all areas of Logistics with the goal of meeting/exceeding both our internal and external customers’ expectation. These include but are not limited to:  Picking and staging material, cycle counting and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

o    Inventory Receipt and Storing of new approved materials.

o    Picking and staging Work Orders from a pick list

o    Operating material handling equipment

o    Working in and out of a -20C Freezer and 5C Cold Room.

o    Completes Material Request Forms & material movements for material requests including scrap execution

o    Familiar with working and managing to Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)

o    Supports real time inventory discrepancies, Research & identify root cause

o    Assume responsibility for special projects assigned by the Team Leads, Supervisor and/or management.

o    Perform frequent inventory, stock rotation and cycle counting.

o    May perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Working Conditions:

o    Performs work of a highly repetitive nature.

o    Will walk and may occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 50 lbs.

o    May handle “packaged” hazardous materials.

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

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

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

o    Must be able to lift 50lbs or more

 

Safety:

o    Complying with all company safety regulations and procedures and report non-compliance.

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

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

o    Maintain compliance to PPE requirements

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

o    Requires a minimum of 1 – 3 years related experience. Experience with Inventory Control is a plus.

o    High School Diploma or equivalent required.

o    Demonstrates strong communication skills

o    Consistently demonstrates positive and productive results

o    Interacts equally well with all employees applying strong social skills

o    Follows written and verbal instructions accurately and efficiently

o    Ability to consistently meet deadlines

o    Personable, and perpetuates a can-do positive attitude

o    Ability to work in a fast paced environment

o    Computer skills are required with the ability to learn and retain new computer programs

Preferred Qualifications:

o    Experience using a forklift.

o    Experience with QAD (Oracle) software.

o    Experience with Continuous Improvement and 5S theories and principles.

o    Experience with Microsoft tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

 

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $15.08–$25.14.

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