Sr Material Handler

Job Opportunity At Thermo Fisher Scientific

Join our Materials team in Asheville, NC / Life Sciences Group to support customers in achieving scientific goals quickly, successfully, and safely.

How will you make an impact?

Responsible for performing the physical or combined administrative / physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, counting, and picking of materials for Production orders and Sales Orders.

What will you do?

Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and accurately process items for storage and / or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.

Sustain a high level of quality to ensure customers receive accurate product and in the time requested.

Receive materials and / or finished goods daily.

Verify the quality, type, and amount of materials received are accurate and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g. packing list).

Handle critical items with a very high attention to detail.

Unpack, label, and put inventory items into stockroom locations.

Perform weekly cycle counts and other inventory control initiatives.

Develop positive relationships with internal departments, external customers, and suppliers.

How will you get here?

Education : High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience : Ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules required. Skill to operate powered industrial trucks and the ability to operate the equipment at various heights. Need basic digital literacy to navigate ERP systems, Baan, Bridgelogix and Outlook software in order to support the operation in its daily functions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities : Good interpersonal skills and customer service skills required. Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Precision is important when carrying out daily responsibilities; inaccuracies in tasks may lead to disruptions in production timelines. Must be ready to start work timely daily and maintain strong attendance performance. Ability to receive and complete general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments. Equipment training will be provided through one-on-one instruction, on-the-job training (OJT), Thermo Fisher Scientific generated Standard Training Protocol (STP) and / or other training documentation.

Working Conditions : Warehouse environment under various temperatures. Perform work of a highly repetitive nature. Regularly required to walk, stand, stretch, and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs and frequently ascend ladders. May occasionally sit, kneel and crouch. May handle "packaged" hazardous materials. Due to business needs, must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed. The physical requirements outlined above reflect those vital to carry out the core duties of this role.

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