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Material Handler II

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Material Handler II

Oak Ridge, TN

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Standing for full shift

Job Description

AIG Summary

Through the Analytical Instruments Group (AIG), Thermo Fisher provides a broad offering of instruments, reagents, consumables, software and services that are used for range of applications in the laboratory, on the production line and in the field. These products and services are used by customers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, government, environmental and other research and industrial markets, as well as the clinical laboratory. Our Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry business provides analytical instrumentation for organic and inorganic sample analysis. These products are complemented by laboratory information management systems (LIMS) chromatography data systems (CDS); database analytical tools; automation systems; and a range of consumables, such as a full line of chromatography columns.

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As part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Your work will have real-world impact, and be supported in achieving your career goals.

What Thermo Fisher Offers to Employees:

What we offer

  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual Performance Based Incentive (Annual Target Bonus)
  • Annual Performance Base Merit Increase
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off (120 hours per year)) & Holidays (7 core company and 3 floating holidays)
  • 401K Company Match up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  • Full Training Provided
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

  • May operate order pickers, forklifts, turret trucks, and other equipment to handle product movement
  • Perform receipt & putaway functions via RF unit to store products
  • Pick work orders or sales orders via RF unit and deliver to correct staging areas
  • Pack parcels and pallets as required and prepare them for shipment
  • Perform kitting, assembly, weighing, or production machine operation as required
  • Work safely every day and keep all work areas clean and organized.
  • All other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Specific Scope Data

  • Due to serving critical customers must be able to work overtime (early or late or weekend) based on business needs. Prior notice will be given when possible
  • Position to support and help push to achieve all Key Business Goals for the business which include but are not limited to: Safety, Quality, Customer Delivery, Customer Allegiance Score, and PPI & Productivity Savings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • High School education or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform functions

  • Frequently lift 50 lbs and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs with assistance
  • Frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, growing in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Thermo Fisher is an equal opportunity employer. Thermo Fisher Scientific team, discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. 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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Rockwood, TN 37854, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01282829-1
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