Dock Specialist II - 1st Shift

About this role

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights Job Description

Pay Range: $15.85 to $21.30 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00PM. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Discover Impactful Work: Join our dedicated Dock Specialist team in Unity Lab Services, where we ensure seamless logistics and support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an organized Dock Specialist to manage shipping and receiving operations. You'll be the point of contact for customers and carriers, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all dock activities.

A day in the Life: • Generate, verify, and match shipping labels with incoming packages to ensure accuracy. • Maintain awareness of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ensure compliance. • Identify order discrepancies and raise to appropriate personnel. • Ensure all incoming and outgoing packages are scanned accurately for inventory control. • Safely operate pallet jacks to move heavy packages and pallets. • Ensure proper handling and placement of items to prevent damage. • Coordinate the delivery of materials to the appropriate locations. • Manage receiving documentation and maintain shipment records in accordance with established procedures. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dock area while supporting daily shipping and receiving operations. • Communicate with customers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve delivery issues and support efficient dock operations. • May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Keys to Success: Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience 1-2 years of work experience in material handling, including warehousing, shipping, receiving, and experience is required Operating pallet jacks preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams). • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach. • Proficient in reading and interpreting shipping labels (DOT labeling), with experience operating pallet jacks and the ability to be trained in the operation of lift gates. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment • The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. • Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. • The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. • Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00PM. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs. • As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.

Benefits We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

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