Material Handler II - Third Shift

Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

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, 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.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Distribution Supervisor, this position is responsible for fulfilling orders from various warehouse locations and/or prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer profiles and order specifications.

This position requires good communication and the ability to work autonomously with a focus on safety. Effectiveness in this role also requires some knowledge of shipping and inventory control procedures as well as the ability to understand and interpret team metrics. The job encounters recurring work situations of a routine nature where the 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 or customer complaints. This position requires the individual to be ready to start work any shift on-time and maintain strong attendance performance. This position normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.

The material handler will work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59-86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (-4 to -23 degrees F). This position is expected to routinely and safely operate Powered Industrial Equipment to move material & also data entry into inventory management systems.

We currently have a 3rd shift positions open, Sunday to Thursday at the Grand Island, NY location.

What will you do?

• Pick/pull customer orders by obtaining material/products from designated warehouse locations in various temperatures (Ambient, Cold Room & Freezer). Uses material handling equipment as required to pick product, i.e., hand truck and motorized pallet truck. Will undergo training to be licensed on a walkie/rider and electric pallet truck. Additional training to operate other PIT equipment may be initiated as required

• Fills out proper paperwork by indicating quantities being picked. Moves orders to the appropriate staging area. Performs all required warehouse transactions in the E1 operating system or WMS Lite.

• Examines, sorts, arranges, counts and packs items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.

• Routinely pushes and pulls pallets of materials in a warehouse environment

• Lifts up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Regularly climbs and reaches.

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

• Complies with all warehouse safety procedures.

• Performs general housekeeping duties (5S areas)

• Work required overtime based on business needs

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

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse or material handling environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and safely.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience using warehouse equipment (Order picker, Stacker, Pallet jack)

• Previous experience using an ERP System; E1 is preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Continuous Improvement and 5S theories and principles

• Functional knowledge of shipping and inventory control procedures is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

Works in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59-86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (-4 to -23 degrees F); is required to lift up to 40 lbs. and may be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment.

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.

What We Offer:

Compensation

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus where eligible

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $19.00-$21.61.

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

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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.