Operations Technician II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, 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.), Warehouse, 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.

Work Shift

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

How Will You Make an Impact?:
We want enthusiastic, dependable, hard-working, standout colleagues that will make a difference for our customers and fellow colleagues every day. The impact you will have could be anything from delivering products that help a scientist discover a cure for cancer to helping a nurse care for a patient effectively because they have the right equipment.

A Day in the Life:

• Receiving, examining, sorting, arranging, counting, storing, picking, and packing items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.
• Using an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management of samples.
• Compiling data and preparing reports.
• Preparing and filing routine documentation.
• Maintaining quality metrics.
• Participating in process improvement activities.
• Operating material handling equipment (e.g., hand truck, pallet jack, etc.).
• Working in and out of a +4c walk-in Cold Room, -20c walk-in Freezer, and -40c walk-in Freezer.
• Handling material and specimens stored at temperatures down to -196c.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 18-months proven experience.
• Experience with Inventory Control and/or with a life science company is a plus.
• Knowledge gained by working in an FDA regulated environment using Good Document Practices.
• Experience using handheld scanners, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or lean tools is preferred.
• Requires knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to stand and move about the warehouse for significant periods of time (involving walking, stooping, bending, and reaching) required.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Desire to work as part of a team, but also able to work independently and solve problems quickly.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, push up to 70 lbs frequently, and push up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Operating material handling equipment (e.g., hand truck, pallet jack, etc.).
• ​Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, push up to 70 lbs frequently, and push up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Working in and out of a +4c walk-in Cold Room, -20c walk-in Freezer, and -40c walk-in Freezer.
• Handling material and specimens stored at temperatures down to -196c.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits!

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $21.00–$23.77.

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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