Second Shift (2:25 PM - 11:00 PM) About the Role Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and help support products that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Material Handler, you'll ensure the safe and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility, supporting production, inventory accuracy, safety, and quality. Working within our Operations team, you'll help maintain smooth operations while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Move raw materials, parts, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods to designated locations using appropriate equipment and required PPE. Store and issue packaging materials to support production and shipping requirements. Wrap, strap, and prepare skids for safe storage and transportation. Move scrap and recyclable materials to designated disposal and recycling areas. Perform inventory transactions (IC and/or IT) and maintain accurate material tracking within company systems. Conduct cycle counts of raw materials, parts, and work-in-process inventory as required. Report inventory discrepancies promptly to supervision. Follow all plant, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and workplace safety requirements. Complete daily Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) safety checklists and report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns. Handle hazardous materials and waste as required in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment in alignment with 5S standards. Communicate safety concerns, equipment issues, and operational challenges to supervisors. Support operations during manpower shortages and high-volume workload periods when needed. Complete additional duties and training assignments as directed by leadership. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 1 year of work experience required. Basic math and reading skills. Basic knowledge of inventory control and cycle counting. Ability to consistently lift 5 to 30 pounds. Ability to work in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment. Environment Warehouse and manufacturing environment. Some degree of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required, including safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, and other required protective equipment. May involve handling hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements. Why Thermo Fisher At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will find meaningful work that positively impacts people around the world. Our colleagues help advance scientific discovery, environmental protection, food safety, and healthcare innovations, including efforts that support finding cures for cancer. We provide the resources, training, and opportunities needed to support individual career growth while helping customers solve some of the world's toughest challenges. Benefits & Total Rewards Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, including national plans and health incentive programs Competitive pay, shift differential, annual bonus opportunity, and merit increases Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Employee assistance programs, family support resources, commuter benefits, and disability, accident, and life insurance coverage Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and career growth opportunities In addition, this position falls within an estimated Connecticut hourly pay range of $18.00 to $23.00 per hour and may be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
Thermo Fisher also provides:
At least 120 hours of paid time off annually 10 paid holidays annually Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks bonding leave and 8 weeks caregiver leave, in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) EEO & Accessibility Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who need assistance may request support through Thermo Fisher Scientific's accessibility process. Apply today to join Thermo Fisher Scientific and help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Pay:
$21.69 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Safety equipment provided Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
