Inventory Management Specialist II - 1st Shift

Inventory Management Specialist II - 1st Shift $29K Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Pay Range $14.41 to $21.50 A day in the Life Use handheld RF scanners and our mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to guarantee up-to-date inventory records Own customer interactions—respond via email (our primary channel), follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve questions and build trust Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements that streamline daily workflows Uphold safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE Proactively monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor Keys to Success Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: 1–2 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools Excellent verbal and written English communication skills—especially via email—and a friendly, solution-focused approach A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork Physical Requirements / Work Environment The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. Standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. Overtime work may also be necessary. As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria. Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $14.41–$24.01. 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. 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 Accessibility/Disability Access Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. Forexample, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. 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