Material Handler 1 - 1st/Days
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Material Handler I

The Material Handler I supports operations by storing and shipping materials at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -196 degrees C with potentially hazardous properties.

A Day in the Life:

• Receive incoming raw materials
• Facilitate movement of materials, including hazardous materials, across the site
• Maintain accurate inventory through receipts, adjustments, and cycle count

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: No previous work experience required
• Preferred: Experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
• Preferred: Experience with warehouse equipment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Able to work independently and set priorities
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work with methods to handle, process and store specimens using a computerized storage and retrieval system

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Able to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and marked changes in temperature
• Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs and push up to 70 lbs
• Periodically work in walk-in freezers and refrigerators for up to 5 hours per day

What We Offer:

Compensation:

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate at 19.50/hr + 2nd Shift Differential of 10%
• Optional on-call, after hours compensation
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits:

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $13.82$20.74.

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

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