Material Handler I

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

Florence, KY    

A day in the Life:

• Perform daily materials operations related to the ordering of supplies, maintaining inventory, proper storage locations, receipt, raw material sampling, storage, on-site transfer, shipment preparation and disposal of materials ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements and policies and procedures.
• Act as responsible agent for operation and troubleshooting of Warehouse equipment.
• Utilize SAP to manage storage, movement and inventory transactions.
• Prepare shipments for intermediates, final product and waste to central warehouse.
• Enter material receipt information into SAP. Resolve discrepancies with Purchasing, Accounting, and end users.
• Verify all production materials for correct quantities, lot number, item code number, quality and valid releases.
• Submit and follow-up on maintenance notifications on equipment for assigned areas.
• Perform all record keeping duties and enter information into computerized systems as required to ensure material accountability.
• Perform various material handling duties including receiving, storage/retrieval, and shipping per Standard Operating Procedures and TRs.
• Perform other duties such as: cycle counting, safe disposal of trash and hazardous waste, warehouse inspections/housekeeping, on-site mail distribution, operating all motorized and automated material handling equipment to include forklifts and an Automated Storage and Retrieval System, and bar-coding applications.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Basic computer skills
• SAP experience preferred
• Forklift license preferred or must be able to obtain forklift license

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about the site; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically, manipulation (lift, carry, move) of weight up to 40 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May occasionally be exposed to various types of chemical substances. Will use safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, and organic respirator (occasionally).

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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.

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