Senior Material Handler

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

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.

The position is based at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Chemical Analysis Division facility in Tewksbury, MA, which specializes in developing and manufacturing analytical instruments and solutions for laboratories and industrial applications. This site supports global customers in areas such as environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, and materials science through advanced chemical analysis technologies.

Work Shift

Monday through Friday

6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Overview

As a Senior Material Handler at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll play a key role in the Distribution/Warehouse Operations team, ensuring efficient, accurate movement and handling of materials that support supply chain and customer delivery functions. You help enable the company’s mission to support science and customer outcomes by maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting logistical activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform material handling activities — picking, packing, receiving, storing, staging, and moving inventory according to procedures.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory verification to ensure accuracy and track stock levels.
• Load and unload freight and assist with shipping/receiving tasks.
• Report issues or discrepancies to leadership and help resolve problems or escalations.
• Support 5S/lean activities and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Communicate work status and any operational concerns to supervisors and team members.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) where required and if certified.
• Adhere to safety requirements, compliance standards, and company policies at all times.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Minimum warehouse, distribution, or material handling experience (varies by location — often 2+ years).
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 lbs regularly.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with teams.
• Experience with ERP/Warehouse Management Systems preferred.

Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Inventory control practices
• Safety awareness

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work in a warehouse/distribution environment under a range of temperature conditions.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and moving materials.
• Appropriate PPE required as applicable (e.g., safety shoes, gloves).

What We Offer:

Compensation
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

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $18.54–$27.81.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards