Material Handler I – Distribution

Material Handler I

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: CDD-Fremont CA/SDG On-Site

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:45 pm with potential OT

Pay: $21

How Will You Make an Impact? As a Material Handler I, you will play an essential role in ensuring products are received, stored, and shipped accurately while maintaining inventory integrity and cold chain compliance. Your work directly supports manufacturing operations and helps deliver life-saving diagnostic products to customers around the world.

A Day in the Life:

• Receive, inspect, store, pick, stage, and ship materials while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Perform material movements using ERP/Warehouse systems and handheld scanners.
• Support cold chain operations by working in refrigerated (2–8°C) and freezer (-20°C) environments and handling temperature-sensitive products.
• Safely handle diagnostic reagents, chemicals, dry ice, and other regulated materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers (training and certification provided where applicable).
• Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, bin verification, and inventory reconciliation.
• Follow GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory procedures while maintaining a clean and organized warehouse.

Education:

(NA or APAC) High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

0-1 Years of warehouse experience required; training will be provided.

Basic computer skills, including email and data entry.

Preferred Experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain.

Experience using ERP or Warehouse Management Systems.

Previous forklift or powered industrial truck experience.

Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, FDA, ISO, medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and warehouse systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in temperature-controlled environments and safely handle regulated materials.
• Flexibility to support multiple warehouse functions based on business needs.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely.
• Ability to work in refrigerated (2–8°C) and freezer (-20°C) environments while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to safely handle dry ice, diagnostic reagents, chemicals, and other regulated materials following safety procedures.
• Ability to work overtime or flexible schedules based on business requirements.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus where eligible

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $15.08–$22.62.

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