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Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

**Compensation:** $23.60 - 26.97/HR

**Shift:** 1st

**Shift Hours** : Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm

**Location:** Redwood City, CA - 900 Island Drive

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

How will you make an impact?

Join our dedicated Dock Specialist team in Unity Lab Services, where we ensure seamless logistics and support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an organized **Senior Shipping & Receiving Specialist** to manage shipping and receiving operations. You'll be the point of contact for customers and carriers, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all dock and shipping activities.

A Day in the Life:

+ Generate, verify, and match shipping labels with incoming packages to ensure accuracy.

+ Maintain awareness of current SDS and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ensure compliance.

+ Provide timely updates to customers regarding inventory levels, order status, and shipment schedules to ensure clear communication and customer satisfaction.

+ Identify order discrepancies and raise to appropriate personnel.

+ Ensure all incoming and outgoing packages are scanned accurately for inventory control.

+ Safely operate pallet jacks to move heavy packages and pallets.

+ Ensure proper handling and placement of items to prevent damage.

+ Import/Export of material goods, including chemicals

+ Coordinate the delivery of materials to the appropriate locations.

+ May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Keys to Success:

Education

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

+ 2-3 years of work experience in material handling: warehousing, shipping, and/or receiving is required.

+ Experience in a laboratory or scientific setting is a plus.

+ DOT/IATA Certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

+ Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).

+ Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.

+ Proficient in reading and interpreting shipping labels (DOT labeling), with the ability to be trained in the operation of pallet jacks and lift gates

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

What We Offer

Compensation

+ Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

+ Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions

+ Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

+ Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

+ Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

+ Retirement Savings Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Referral Bonus

+ Career Advancement Opportunities

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. Overtime work may also be necessary.

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Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $20.23–$30.34.

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.