Material Handler I Job at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Portage, MI

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  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Portage, MI

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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.), Standing for full shift, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

Pay Rate : $18.00/hr

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.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The Material Handler I supports operations by unloading, sorting, verifying receipts and storing materials withing the 2-8C cold room or ambient temperature locations. The position is responsible for receiving incoming materials, assisting outbound pick and pack operations, and ensuring accurate inventory across the site.

A Day in the Life:

  • Receiving, Sorting and Stocking picking and overflow locations throughout the warehouse

  • Assisting the outbound team with pick and pack operations

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

  • Uncrating instruments received and preparing for distribution

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

  • Preferred: Experience in a FDA regulated distribution/warehouse environment

  • Required: Experience with forklifts, walkie stackers and pallet jacks

  • Required: 1-2 years experience picking, packing, sorting and receiving high volume of materials

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and other similar equipment

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills

  • Able to work independently and set priorities

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Able to handle chemicals, including hazardous materials

  • Frequently lift 50 lbs and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs with assistance

  • Must be available to work overtime, including weekends to support department as necessary

What We Offer

Compensation

  • Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

  • 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

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Shift work,

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