Thermofisher
Direct Workday career site

Material Handler II

Location
Portage, MI
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

  • Work Schedule
  • Second Shift (Afternoons)
  • Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions

About the role

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: Portage, MI
  • 2nd Shift
  • Sun-Thu 2pm-10:30pm

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Material Handler II you will pick, pack (check, scan) and ship/post orders in accordance with specific individual customer requirements within strict Quality System Regulations (QSR) and business guidelines. You will also perform receiving functions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures as well as a variety of miscellaneous tasks in support of business objectives.

A Day in the Life

  • Process customer orders daily to meet their expectations.
  • Work in one or more process paths; receiving, stocking, picking, packing, or shipping.
  • Maintain a high level of detail at an efficient pace daily.
  • Majority of work tasks will be completed in a 2-8C cold room.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required

Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a medical device distribution, warehouse or supply chain setting

Preferred

  • Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
  • 2+ years of warehouse experience handling medical or diagnostic products.
  • Experience with computers and scanning equipment preferred.
  • Experience with FDA and GDP regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Ability to problem-solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities independently or in a team setting.
  • Forklift operator's license is preferred.
  • MS Office, Excel, Outlook, etc

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Ability to stand and move about the warehouse for significant periods of time (involving walking, stooping, bending, and reaching) required.
  • Capable of maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast paced environment.
  • Desire to work as part of a team, but also able to work independently and solve problems quickly.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 lbs frequently and 80 lbs occasionally.

Compensation

  • Competitive Pay
  • Performance Related Bonus where eligible
  • Annual merit performance-based increase

Medical benefits

  • Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
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From Thermofisher's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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