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Sr Material Handler - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Durham, NC, USA
USD 23-23 / hour
Posted on Sep 24, 2025

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Compensation: $23.00/HR
Shift: Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Durham, NC

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.

How will you make an impact?


Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and be part of a team that is determined to make a real-world impact! You will help customers find cures for diseases, protect our environment, and ensure food safety. Your contributions will be exceptionally valued and you will have opportunities to achieve your career goals.


A Day in the Life:

· Be safe by understanding and using the safety processes and procedures outlined in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Safety protocols.

· Align with Thermo Fisher Scientific safety policies and procedures in the warehouse by completing the safety training and accident preparedness. Bring potential safety issues to the attention of the Warehouse Group Leader and/or Site Manager.

· Understand and implement PPI Lean Leadership tools like Daily Management Board, 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and Kaizen Events. Work to continually improve work process accuracy and efficiency.

· Accurately perform material handling processes required to receive, store, pick and ship material.

· Accurately perform the receiving inspections of inbound shipments and storage of products in designated warehouse locations.

· Accurately perform order picking functions and prepare orders for shipment including required inspections of sales order and shipping manifest.

· Accurately perform required warehouse tasks such as warehouse equipment maintenance and calibration, temperature control monitoring, pest control and housekeeping requirements as directed by the facility leadership.

· Learn and implement ISO 9001 D&I Quality System Procedures and Work Instructions as well as cGMP guidelines relevant to this position’s duties and responsibilities.

· Meet the operational standards set forth in the Company’s and Distribution Services strategic yearly plan.


Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications:

  • Prefer More than 2 years of experience in warehousing and material handling


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • HAZMAT shipping/handling experience desirable
  • Dip Tube Exchange experience desirable.
  • Forklift experience highly desirable, or must become forklift certified within 30 days of employment
  • Must be able to handle materials: sit, stand, bend, lift up to 50lbs, walk, push/pull, drive forklift, operate warehouse equipment
  • Warehouse, RF Computer scan experience, computer proficiency, quality cycle counts, logistics scheduling LTL, shipping, receiving, inventory management.

Excellent benefits package

  • Review our company’s Total Rewards
  • 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

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.