Lead Material Handler in Burlington, Ontario

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Internal Job Profile: Materials Handler

Job Family: Operations

Track: Associate

Band: 4

Department: Operations, Laboratory Automation

Location: Burlington, ON CANADA

Reports to: Materials Manager

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons – with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location Information (On-site):

This role is based at our Burlington, Ontario facility, supporting our Lab Automation group, an ISO 9001 certified organization. At this location we design, manufacture, and install robotic solutions globally to help our major customers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields accelerate their drug discovery and synthetic biology research. To learn more about Laboratory Automation please visit our website https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/life-science/lab-equipment/lab-automation.html

How you will make an impact:

The Material Handler will be responsible for the coordination, organization, monitoring and issuing of inventory to the production floor in support of the production schedule. The successful candidate will be working with the procurement team to ensure materials are available when needed and will serve as backup to the Logistics Specialist.

What you will contribute:

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments, verify their accuracy and inspect for damages

• Report nonconformances as per quality guidelines

• Load, unload, and move materials between 2 facilities using appropriate equipment

• Sort, organize, and store materials in designated areas according to company standards

• Manage warehouse locations physically and in ERP system

• Prepare materials for shipment, including packing, labeling, and documentation

• Coordinate with shipping carriers and ensure timely dispatch of outgoing shipments

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment and report and safety hazards

• Ensure compliance with company PPE policies (safety shoes, high visibility vest)

• Coordinate routine maintenance and inspections on material handling equipment

• Report any equipment malfunctions or needed repairs to the maintenance team

Continuous Improvement

Our business is rapidly growing so it is vital that we continuously improve and advance the materials management processes and systems to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.

How will you get here?

Education & Experience:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent

• 3 years relevant materials experience or manufacturing environment

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to work in a team environment. Strong social skills are important for effective collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• ERP experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal, time-management, and decision-making abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite; primarily Outlook and Excel

• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks

• Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.