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Lead Material Handler

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lead Material Handler

Suwanee, GA

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), 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.

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Location/Division Specific Information

Suwanee, GA

Mon-Fri, First Shift

Starting pay: $24/hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate daily operations with receiving, packing, and shipping customer orders.
  • Assign daily tasks to the team and assist wherever necessary to complete daily tasks.
  • Ability to lift up to 75lbs consistently while packing export orders.
  • Assist in loading trucks/containers
  • Conduct weekly Gemba and Safety walkthroughs and address any issues noted for resolution.
  • Work with the warehouse inventory team regarding any shortages.
  • Assure orders are packed according to DOT/IATA and IMDG regulations.
  • Assure each team member is adhering to all safety policies within the warehouse.
  • Assist office staff with packing instructions, data entry, keying in packed orders and processing daily shipments while using DHL, FedEx, or UPS websites.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school graduate or GED required / Associates or BA/BS degree preferred
  • 3+ years of experience packaging goods for global distribution and warehouse experience.
  • 3 + years of experience as a lead supporting other associates.
  • 3 + years of experience operating material handling equipment (i.e., forklift)
  • Must be computer literate in MS Office, Excel, or other relevant packages.
  • Detailed oriented with good written and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and evaluate work requirements to satisfy internal and external customers.

Preferred Experience:

  • HAZMAT packing certified (DOT/IATA/IMDG).
  • Must have a high sense of urgency and complete the daily workload.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Client-provided location(s): Suwanee, GA 30024, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01280986
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program