Senior Material Handler - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

This position is in High Point, North Carolina, United States of America, within the Pharma Services Group (PSG). Schedule will be 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday-Friday, some overtime required. If hired, must participate in the weekend rotation (normally one weekend per month, 1/2 day on Sat and Sun to support manufacturing).

How Will You Make an Impact?:

As a Senior Material Handler, you will make an impact by ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely movement of materials and finished goods that support production and on-time customer deliveries. Through careful staging, packaging, inventory control, and export documentation will help reduce errors, prevent delays, and maintain high quality and safety standards. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and serving as a reliable distribution representative, your work will contribute to operational efficiency and help Thermo Fisher Scientific deliver solutions that advance science and improve lives.

DESCRIPTION

A Day in the Life:

As a Senior Material Handler, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate, efficient movement and shipment of materials and finished goods.

• Pick, pull, and stage finished goods for shipment of completed systems
• Provide receiving and shipping support as business needs require
• Perform daily cycle counts of material locations and report results or discrepancies to inventory control
• Support outbound shipping of small parcel shipments (FedEx/UPS)
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift
• Participate in and support continuous process improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned. (This list is not intended to be exhaustive.)

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
• Required: Stand up reach lift experience
• Required: Valid driver's license
• Required: Able to drive a box truck to transport raw materials and supplies between warehouses (CDL not required)
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers, forklifts)
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
• Preferred: Experience with SAP

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, including safety manuals, SOPs, and work instructions
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility in a changing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet or database tools is a plus

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs or more

Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

What We Offer:

Compensation

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities