Material Handler I

**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 -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials**Job Description****Basic Function:**The Material Handler I is responsible for ensuring all daily outbound shipment requirements are completed timely and that all vital documentation is filled out accurately and completely to meet shipment requirements.**Importance of This Position:**Successful performance of these job duties significantly impacts the timeliness and quality of customer shipments. The ability to reduce costs in scrap activities gives to the overall corporate cost-saving initiative.**Job Duties and Responsibilities:**Supports the daily management of all outbound shipments to maintain timely deliveries to all destinations.Assists in the coordination of deliveries of material from outside warehouses.Observe all LEAN and 5S initiatives and related procedures within the distribution environment**Qualifications:**To thrive in this job, an individual must show strength in carrying out all crucial job responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Should have the ability to prioritize daily work activities to ensure shipment requirements are aligned and accomplished.Should effectively convey requirements to vendors, marketing, and customer service through both verbal and written communication.Build good working relationships with suppliers and external departments.**Education and Experience:**One to two years of related training and/or experience in order picking, shipping, inventory control and distribution or receiving-related business operations is ideal for this position.Minimum of a high-school certificate is required, and college degreed persons will be considered for this position.**Reasoning:**Must be able to work and reason in a fast-paced, deadline-based environment with a high degree of accuracy and accomplishment. Extra hours may be required to stay until all daily shipment paperwork is completed, especially at the quarter-end of each accounting period.**Other Knowledge:**Requires good oral and written presentation skills to communicate ideas and procedures to management and peers. Good interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Oracle E1 applications is a plus. Valid Power Lift Equipment License, WHMIS and IATA certification is a requirement.**Physical Requirements:**While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. They may need to lift boxes weighing up to 30 lbs and spend considerable time at a computer keyboard, composing receiving paperwork, spreadsheets, and handling e-mail. This position requires standing for 8 hours during a 10-hour shift. Operating power lift equipment to move material throughout the warehouse is required. The ability to pick orders in multiple temperatures is essential, ranging from ambient, 2-4 degrees Celsius, and minus 20 degrees Celsius**Working Environment:**The work environment qualities outlined here reflect what an employee can expect when fulfilling the critical responsibilities of this position. Individuals may request accommodations to facilitate their participationThermo 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.