Material Handler I - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Working at heights

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:

Haverhill, MA - The 'Ward Hill' facility is part of the Laboratory Chemicals Division.

How Will You Make an Impact?
As a Material Handler I, you will help ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped safely, accurately, and on time for both domestic and international customers

A Day in the Life:

• Pick, stage, pack, and prepare customer orders for domestic and international shipment.
• Verify products, quantities, labels, and shipping documentation.
• Support daily warehouse and shipping operations by maintaining accurate inventory, organizing work areas, and collaborating with team members to meet customer and operational requirements.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Preferred: 1-3 years of work experience
• Preferred: Prior experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field and prior experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions with strong attention to detail.

• Basic math skills, including weighing and counting.

• Strong reliability and willingness to learn and support various process areas.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

• Ability to follow GMP, safety, quality, and documentation requirements.

• Ability to organize work and complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move for extended periods, including standing for a full shift.

• Strong manual dexterity and hand coordination to handle small containers, closures, labels, materials, and tools with precision.

• Ability to perform repetitive hand motions, including sealing, labeling, crimping, weighing, and handling materials.

• Ability to work in warehouse, laboratory, and regulated manufacturing environments.

• Ability to work in areas with fluctuating temperatures, including hot and cold environments and cold rooms/freezers.

• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods. PPE may include safety glasses, gloves, gowns, lab coats, hearing protection, and respirators, depending on the work area and assigned task.

• Ability to work safely with hazardous or toxic materials in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $22.00–$23.00/hour.

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

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position Material Handler I based in Massachusetts is $19.00–$20.00.

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