Sr. Material Handler

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Description

Job Title: Sr Material Handler

 

Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA

Work Shift

Monday thru Friday

7:00 am to 3:30 pm

 

Business Unit / Division: BioProcessing Equipment Automation / Single-Use Division

 

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

 

 

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Senior Material Handler, you will make an impact by ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely movement of materials and finished goods that support production and on-time customer deliveries. Through careful staging, packaging, inventory control, and export documentation, I will help reduce errors, prevent delays, and maintain high quality and safety standards. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and serving as a reliable distribution representative, my work will contribute to operational efficiency and help Thermo Fisher Scientific deliver solutions that advance science and improve lives.

What Will You Do?

As a Senior Material Handler, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate, efficient movement and shipment of materials and finished goods.

Key responsibilities include:

• Pick, pull, and stage finished goods for shipment of completed systems.
• Ensure all Work Order components, supplies, labels, subassemblies, and products are correctly labeled, including export compliance requirements.
• Prepare export shipments, including Commercial Invoice generation, packing slips, and EIN documentation, while working cross-functionally with the Trade Compliance team.
• Receive and distribute materials to appropriate locations (IQC, purchase requestor, stockroom).
• Provide receiving, stocking, packaging, and shipping support as business needs require.
• Maintain and organize the stockroom and other assigned material storage areas.
• Perform daily cycle counts of material locations and report results or discrepancies to the Inventory Clerk.
• Support packaging material replenishment for small parcel shipments.
• Load and unload crates using a forklift.
• Participate in and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a key Distribution team representative during weekly spares segment status meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned. (This list is not intended to be exhaustive.)

These responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

How Will You Get Here?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience & Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment logistics, or a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility in a changing environment.
• Experience operating forklifts (required).
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Basic mathematical proficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, including safety manuals, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet or database tools.
• Experience using ERP systems (manual and integrated); Intuitive system navigation preferred.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs or more.
• Work performed in an air-conditioned office environment and occasionally in a non–temperature-controlled warehouse environment.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $20.23–$30.34.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance resul