Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location Information (On-site):

This role is based at our Burlington, Ontario facility, supporting our Lab Automation group, an ISO 9001 certified organization.  At this location we design, manufacture, and install robotic solutions globally to help our major customers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields accelerate their drug discovery and synthetic biology research. To learn more about Laboratory Automation please visit our website: https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/life-science/lab-equipment/lab-automation.html

How You Will Make an Impact: 

The Material Handler will be responsible for the coordination, organization, monitoring and issuing of inventory to the production floor in support of the production schedule.  The successful candidate will be working with the procurement team to ensure materials are available when needed and will serve as backup to the Logistics Specialist. 

What You Will Contribute:

Responsibilities

Receive incoming shipments, verify their accuracy and inspect for damages

Report nonconformances as per quality guidelines

Load, unload, and move materials between 2 facilities using appropriate equipment

Sort, organize, and store materials in designated areas according to company standards

Manage warehouse locations physically and in ERP system

Maintain inventory accuracy; perform cycle counts as required

Prepare Domestic, Import and Export shipments - including packing, labeling, paperwork preparation

Coordinate with shipping carriers and ensure timely dispatch of outgoing shipments

Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment and report and safety hazards

Ensure compliance with company PPE policies (safety shoes, high visibility vest)

Coordinate routine maintenance and inspections on material handling equipment

Report any equipment malfunctions or needed repairs to the maintenance team

Performs miscellaneous duties as required

Continuous Improvement

Our business is rapidly growing so it is vital that we continuously improve and advance the materials management processes and systems to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.

How Will You Get Here?

Education & Experience:

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

3 years relevant materials experience or manufacturing environment

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to work in a team environment.  Strong social skills are important for effective collaboration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ERP experience preferred

Strong interpersonal, time-management, and decision-making abilities 

Experience with Microsoft Office suite; primarily Outlook and Excel

Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks

Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.