Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Description

Job Title:  Material Handling I

Reports To:  Team Lead 

Group/Division: Specialty Diagnostics Group / Microbiology Division 

Job Track: Associate 

Position Location:   Lenexa, KS 

Day/Shift (if applicable):  Day (Monday-Friday) 6am-2:30pm with Required OT if necessary.

Join our top team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Material Handler II, supporting flawless operations and outstanding customer happiness in our Specialty Diagnostics Group within the Microbiology Division.

Job Responsibilities

Some Key Proficiencies and Training

Receive and check-in products promptly from vendors and the CDC, working at heights of approximately 36 inches.Sort and handle parcels and materials to avoid damage.Inspect parcels and materials for defects or damages.Order raw materials via the internet and Microsoft Access.Handle dangerous goods safely.Count items with accuracy.Complete forms with neat handwriting and a legible signature.Transfer released products from quarantine to shippable bins.Stock and space products, reaching up to 105 inches high, using machinery if needed.Operate forklifts safely.Perform inventory duties.Deliver packages to appropriate employees.Work cooperatively with minimal supervision, communicating discrepancies.Maintain a clean work area.Arrive on time and work scheduled hours.Report safety hazards to supervisors or senior management.Complete training in Valuing Diversity and Inclusion through Thermo Fisher University.Acquire Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 25 pounds from floor to overhead using a step ladder as needed.Lift or maneuver up to 100 pounds in receiving and raw materials areas.Push and pull up to 100 pound-forces on pallet jacks, repeating approximately 15 times per day.Ability to walk and stand for up to 3 hours at a time, up to 10 hours a day, with various physical movements.Push or pull products on a cart with up to 45 pounds of force to push and 50 pounds to pull.

Other Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent experience.Basic knowledge of English and math.Ability to navigate and understand basic computer programs.Basic inventory skills for product identification and counting.Valid driver’s license.Ability to work overtime as needed.