• Material Handler I

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Rockville, MD)


    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, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

    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:

    As part of the BioServices team, the Rockville, MD site focuses on the receipts, inventory storage, withdrawal and shipment of biological specimens, samples, clinical agents, and materials fro multiple commercial and government clients.

     

    How Will You Make an Impact?:

     

    The Material Handler I supports operations by storing and shipping materials at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -196 degrees C with potentially hazardous properties.

     

    A Day in the Life:

    + Receive incoming raw materials and Shipping outbound materials

    + Facilitate movement of materials, including hazardous materials, across the site

    + Maintain accurate inventory through receipts, adjustments, and cycle counts

    Education:

    High school diploma or equivalent required.

    Experience:

    + Required: No previous work experience required

    + Preferred: Experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field

    + Preferred: Experience with warehouse equipment

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    + Able to work independently and set priorities

    + Effective interpersonal and communication skills

    + Able to work as part of a team

    + Able to work with methods to handle, process and store specimens using a computerized storage and retrieval system

    Physical Requirements / Work Environment

    + Able to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and marked changes in temperature

    + Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols

    + Able to lift and carry 50 lbs and push up to 70 lbs

    + Periodically work in walk-in freezers and refrigerators for up to 5 hours per day

     

    Compensation and Benefits

     

    The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $13.82–$20.73.

     

    This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

     

    + A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

    + Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

    + At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

    + Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

    + Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

     

    For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

     

    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.