Material Handler II - First Shift

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

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.), Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:
220 Mill Rd. Chelmsford MA, 01824

BPG

How Will You Make an Impact?:
The Material Handler II is responsible for distribution and warehouse operations through the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials and finished goods. This role ensures inventory accuracy, timely material delivery to production areas, and compliance with Thermo Fisher Scientific's quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

A Day in the Life:
Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, components, and supplies.

• Accurately stock materials in designated warehouse and production locations.
• Pick, pack materials to support customer orders.
• Perform system transactions using ERP
• Transport materials safely between warehouse, storage, and production areas using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts as required.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including packaging, labeling, and preparing shipments according to company procedures.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, and process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, OSHA, and company quality standards as applicable.
• Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and adherence to 5S principles.
• Support special projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  Education:
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  Experience:
  Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
  Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing support, or material handling experience.
• Experience using inventory management systems, ERP systems (SAP, E1)
• Ability to accurately perform inventory transactions and maintain records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
  
  Physical Requirements / Work Environment
  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  
  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 Massachusetts is $17.45–$26.18.

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