[Remote] Material Handler II at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Kansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse, supply chain, or related field
  • Class C driver’s license
  • Ability to read and understand English and basic math
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance (physical stamina for lifting up to 75 pounds, operating equipment, and standing for 8 hours daily)
  • Experience driving delivery vehicles preferred
  • Experience in a transportation or shipping role preferred
  • Established capability in the secure handling and storage of materials preferred
  • Forklift certification and basic maintenance skills preferred (training provided)

Responsibilities

  • Driving company vehicles, including box trucks, pickup trucks, and vans
  • Delivering parcels, materials, and finished goods while maintaining accurate paperwork
  • Storing products manually with the assistance of equipment to manage loads weighing up to 2000 pounds
  • Adhering to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Working in environmental conditions including fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold), loud noises, various outside weather conditions, and wearing PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Forklift OperationForklift CertificationMaterial HandlingWarehouse OperationsDriving Box TrucksDriving Pickup TrucksDriving VansDeliveryInventory ManagementGMPPPEClass C Driver’s License

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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