Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
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:
Join our team as a Lead Warehouse Worker in the Agawam, MA distribution center supporting our Customer Channels Group (CCG).
How Will You Make an Impact?:
We want enthusiastic and hard-working, standout colleagues that will make a difference for our customers and fellow colleagues every day! The impact could be anything from delivering products that help a scientist discover a cure for cancer to helping a nurse care for a patient optimally because they have the right equipment. As the Lead, perform daily work functions while assisting the supervisor in meeting the departmental productivity, quality, service and financial goals.
A Day in the Life:
Responsible for the daily distribution activities, productivity and quality within assigned department (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control).
Provide leadership assistance with the daily operation of the department to meet all daily objectives.
Assist employees with exceptions and problem resolution to ensure accuracy within the department.
Coordinate with Supervisor to ensure that staffing levels are appropriate to meet department and launch time goals.
Coordinate and direct workflow for the department when supervisor is unavailable.
Provide instructions about standard operating procedures, material handling equipment and help in resolving problems.
Train temporary employees and new hires.
Assist in maintaining a safe, injury-free work environment.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
General warehouse experience is preferred. Familiarity with operating powered industrial trucks, particularly order pickers preferred.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Experience in handling hazardous materials (chemicals) is a plus
Proficiency with computers and scanning equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Desire to work within a team, but also able to work independently and solve problems quickly
Ability to read and write in English
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to stand and move about the warehouse for significant periods of time (involving walking, stooping, bending, and reaching) required
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 70 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally
What We Offer
Compensation
Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
Additional shift differential for 2nd shift positions
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
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
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