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Sr Material Handler

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Material Handler

Fremont, CA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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:

Fremont, CA - 46500 Kato Rd / Clinical Diagnostics Division

How Will You Make an Impact?:

As a Senior Material Handler, you will follow and train others on standard operating procedures. You will investigate and solve inventory errors and recommend process improvements. You will work in a warehouse environment where you will receive and complete orders in a safe, accurate and timely manner including placing all incoming and outgoing materials, finished goods, raw materials, and supplies in the applicable staging, shipping, receiving or storage locations.

A Day in the Life:

  • Work effectively as part of a team, assisting with training and mentoring
  • Learn, understand, and demonstrate correct and safe material handling procedures, training others on warehouse documents and procedures
  • Receive all incoming shipments that come in daily, rotate and separate lots on storage shelf, and maintain accurate inventory in designated warehouses and locations
  • Investigate and resolve inventory errors, recommending process improvements
  • Prepare and document material movement, updating inventory management system accordingly
  • Actively participate in process improvements and continuous improvement activities
  • Complete additional duties as assigned

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

  • Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
  • Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Excel in a team environment
  • Good verbal/written communication
  • Attention to detail while maintaining a quality product
  • Ability to perform repetitive work duties
  • Ability to follow SOPs, ISO guidelines and complete accurate documentation according to cGMP requirements
  • Ability to use various tools and equipment such as computers, scanners, tape guns, pallet jacks, and forklifts

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Infrequently lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds max unassisted
  • Stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, grasping
  • Use hand tools and equipment including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing and pulling

What We Offer

Compensation

  • Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
  • Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

  • Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $20.23-$30.34.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Client-provided location(s): Fremont, CA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01283616
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