Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
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.
The Material Handleris responsible forthe safe, efficient, and compliant movement of packaging materials, finished goods, work-in-process materials, and scrap/recycle materials throughout the facility. This role supports production and warehouse operations by ensuringaccuratematerial flow, inventory control, and adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Material Movement & Warehouse Operations
Move raw materials, parts, work-in-process, and finished goods todesignatedareas usingappropriate equipmentand PPE.
Store and issue packaging materials to support production and shipping requirements.
Wrap, strap, and prepare skids for safe storage and transportation.
Move scrap and recyclable materials toappropriate disposalor recycling areas.
Inventory Control & Accuracy
Perform inventory transactions(IC and/or IT)andmaintainaccuratematerial tracking within systems.
Conduct cycle counts of raw materials, parts, and work-in-process inventory asrequired
Report inventory discrepancies promptly to supervision.
Safety & Compliance
Observe all plant, EHS, and safety rules and report unsafeconditions or equipment issues, including completingdailyPIV safety checklist
May require the handling ofhazardous materials and wastein accordance withcompany policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehousein accordance with5S standards.
Communication & Support
Communicate with supervisionregardingsafety concerns, equipment issues, or operational challenges.
Provide supportif neededduringmanpowershortages or high-volume workload periods.
Performadditionalduties or training assignments as directed by leadership.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic math and reading skills
Basic inventory and cycle counting knowledge.
Ability to lift 5–30lbsconsistently.
Ability to work in a warehouseand/or manufacturing environment.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $18.00–$23.00.
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

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.