Material Handler

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Working hours: Monday to Friday ; 8am-4pm

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.

Our Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD) empowers scientists to achieve groundbreaking discoveries. We provide a broad range of chemicals and solutions for virtually every laboratory application, from research and drug discovery to development and manufacturing. With over 100,000 products, including solvents, reagents, catalysts, organic building blocks, and more, we enable innovative scientific advancements. Our team plays a crucial role in supporting scientists across various fields, contributing to the advancement of research and development in numerous industries.

DESCRIPTION

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As a Material Handler I at our Heysham site, you will play a crucial role in our Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd division, supporting our Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD) operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Receive and unpack goods, accurately booking them in via the JD Edwards computer system.
• Perform a range of JDE transactions relevant to your specific role.
• Locate bulk/pre-packs to relevant hazard warehouses.
• Pick stock for repack orders from onsite warehouses and return bulk returns to accurate store locations.
• Conduct cycle counts as per work instructions.
• Investigate and resolve Not on Location (NOL) missing items.
• Pick UK and Export Shipments using provided Pick Lists, reporting any unacceptable items.
• Follow all Packing and Labeling Instructions precisely to align with Transport Regulations.
• Participate in the collation of Export Shipments, ensuring accurate loading and completion of all paperwork.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Third-Party Systems, such as Courier services and MSDS.
• Handle fine chemicals in bulk quantities or prepacks in accordance with CEM (Chemical Exposure Management) regulations.

Follow simple instructions without deviation.

Maintain good stock levels of all required consumables and understand requisition procedures.

Operate equipment for which you have completed relevant training, reporting any defective equipment or issues to an Operations Team Leader or Manager.

Maintain up-to-date records and paperwork necessary for the role.

Ensure full compliance with site Security policies.

Conform with environmental and quality policies, procedures, and requirements of the EMS and QMS.

Conduct daily duties according to current procedures and appropriate Health and Safety precautions.

Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities on site.

Carry out other duties within your skills and abilities as reasonably guided.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.
  
  

Experience:

• Required: No previous work experience required
• Preferred: Experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to accurately use computer systems, particularly JD Edwards
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management
• Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Physical ability to lift, move, and handle materials as required by the job
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods
• Capable of lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs (or as per local regulations)
• Work in a warehouse environment with exposure to various chemicals
• May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Potential exposure to temperature variations in different warehouse areas