What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler (2nd shift) position at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)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.
Position Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of packaging materials, finished goods, work-in-process materials, and scrap/recycle materials throughout the facility. This role supports production and warehouse operations by ensuring accurate material flow, inventory control, and adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Material Movement & Warehouse Operations
Move raw materials, parts, work-in-process, and finished goods to designated areas using appropriate equipment and PPE.
Store and issue packaging materials to support production and shipping requirements.
Wrap, strap, and prepare skids for safe storage and transportation.
Move scrap and recyclable materials to appropriate disposal or recycling areas.
Inventory Control & Accuracy
Perform inventory transactions (IC and/or IT) and maintain accurate material tracking within systems.
Conduct cycle counts of raw materials, parts, and work-in-process inventory as required.
Report inventory discrepancies promptly to supervision.
Safety & Compliance
Observe all plant, EHS, and safety rules and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues, including completing daily PIV safety checklist.
May require the handling of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse in accordance with 5S standards.
Communication & Support
Communicate with supervision regarding safety concerns, equipment issues, or operational challenges.
Provide support if needed during manpower shortages or high-volume workload periods.
Perform additional duties or training assignments as directed by leadership.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and reading skills.
Basic inventory and cycle counting knowledge.
Ability to lift 5–30 lbs consistently.
Ability to work in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $18.00–$23.00.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
Salary : $18 - $23