Hybrid Material Handler II bei Thermo Fisher

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Join our top team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Material Handler II, supporting flawless operations and outstanding customer happiness in our Specialty Diagnostics Group within the Microbiology Division.

Job Title:  Material Handling II  

Reports To:  Team Lead 

Group/Division: Specialty Diagnostics Group / Microbiology Division 

Job Track: Associate 

Position Location:   Lenexa, KS 

Day/Shift (if applicable):  (Monday-Friday) 2pm-10:30pm with Required OT if necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

Some Key Proficiencies and Training

• Receive and check-in products promptly from vendors and the CDC, working at heights of approximately 36 inches.
• Sort and handle parcels and materials to avoid damage.
• Inspect parcels and materials for defects or damages.
• Order raw materials via the internet and Microsoft Access.
• Handle dangerous goods safely.
• Count items with accuracy.
• Complete forms with neat handwriting and a legible signature.
• Transfer released products from quarantine to shippable bins.
• Stock and space products, reaching up to 105 inches high, using machinery if needed.
• Operate forklifts safely.
• Perform inventory duties.
• Deliver packages to appropriate employees.
• Work cooperatively with minimal supervision, communicating discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Arrive on time and work scheduled hours.
• Report safety hazards to supervisors or senior management.
• Complete training in Valuing Diversity and Inclusion through Thermo Fisher University.
• Acquire Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 25 pounds from floor to overhead using a step ladder as needed.
• Lift or maneuver up to 100 pounds in receiving and raw materials areas.
• Push and pull up to 100 pound-forces on pallet jacks, repeating approximately 15 times per day.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 3 hours at a time, up to 10 hours a day, with various physical movements.
• Push or pull products on a cart with up to 45 pounds of force to push and 50 pounds to pull.

Other Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of English and math.
• Ability to navigate and understand basic computer programs.
• Basic inventory skills for product identification and counting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.