Material Handler I

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

This role is responsible for shipping, receiving, storage and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts and equipment at the assigned facility(s) in a safe and efficient manner.
This role interacts with internal and external customers and requires strong communication and a customer centric attitude. 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. This position requires the individual to be ready to start work on-time daily and maintain strong attendance performance.

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred warehousing experience and the ability to bring a keen focus on occupational health and safety, productivity & throughput, quality and continuous improvement
• Experience operating powered equipment at various height preferred
• Experience using ERPs preferred

SKILLS:

• Basic Microsoft Suite
• Ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules required.
• Strong communication skills
• Able to collaborate and work with others

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
• Adhere to the Chain of Responsibility obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law

• Works in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature, cold-room, and/or freezer-room
• Unloading vehicles, opening packages and removing contents
• Labelling goods with details of storage location
• Picking goods for customer orders
• Packing and sealing boxes
• Operate equipment in a safe manner
• Housekeeping, all work areas to be kept clean and tidy.