Lead Material Handler - 1st shift
- Location
- Suwanee, GA
- Listed
- 6 days ago
About the role
- Work Schedule
- Standard (Mon-Fri)
- Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Standing for full shift, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
About the role
Shift: Mon – Fri Day shift 9 am start time until finish maximum 10 hours if needed.
Rate: $22 - $24
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.
About the role
Manage warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Support operational excellence by coordinating daily activities, maintaining accurate inventory management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Guide and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. Manage warehouse processes including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of materials ranging from common supplies to sensitive scientific products, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled items.
Requirements
- 4 years of warehouse operations experience, with 1+ years in a leadership capacity
Preffered: Fields of Study: logistics, operations, or related field
- Additional certifications in hazardous materials handling (DOT/IATA/IMDG) preferred
- Forklift certification and experience operating powered industrial equipment
- Strong computer proficiency including warehouse management systems, ERP software (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- Experience working in cGMP/GxP regulated environments preferred
- Knowledge of inventory control procedures and warehouse safety regulations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and work in various temperature environments
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen)
- Ability to guide and support team members on procedures and safety protocols
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record when required
- Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial
Education
- High School Diploma or GED equilivant.
From Thermofisher's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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