Material Handler I

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year material handler experience (preferred, not required)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and other similar equipment or obtain a certification through company training
Exhibit good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and understand written materials that include words, pictures, and numbers
Ability to count items, add and multiply using a calculator, and measure using a ruler or measuring tape
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Possess strong problem-solving abilities.
Have a consistent track record of following policies, procedures, instructions, and meeting goals consistently as an individual and with the team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced regulated warehouse environment up to 12 hours a day with additional overtime when necessary.
Ability to infrequently lift and manipulate up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Ability to stand and move about including standing, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and grasping.
Ability to use equipment and hand tools like scanners, tape guns, and some powered equipment.

You will prepare and kit materials for the production departments. You will safely carry out the warehouse process by closely following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instruction Documents (WID), and work orders as they relate to material handling, equipment operating, and packaging goods.
Work in a warehouse environment where you will receive and fill orders in a safe, accurate and timely manner including placing all incoming and outgoing materials, finished goods, raw materials, and supplies in the appropriate staging, shipping, receiving or storage locations while adhering to company SOP’s and WID’s
Use tools and equipment such as, but not limited to, computers, handheld scanners, tape guns, calculators, measuring tools, pallet jacks, forklifts, and swing reaches
Following all safety requirements and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements.
Maintain accurate inventory in all designated warehouses and locations
Ensure work areas are kept safe, clean, and organized.
Use strong attention to detail to ensure products meet quality standards by cooperating with upstream and downstream departments to implement mutual inspection, find and correct quality errors, record, and report problems in a timely manner
Prepare and account for all material movement documentation and update inventory management system accordingly
Actively participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI), Lean and Continuous Improvement activities including 5S activities
Effectively work as part of a team in the warehouse process and assist with training and mentoring co-workers
Focus on your development through timely and proactive completion of training
Adhere to your schedule to ensure production goals are met.