Material Handler I in Adelaide, Australia

Job Description

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for shipping, receiving, storage and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts and equipment at the assigned facility(s) in a safe and efficient manner.

This role interacts with internal and external customers and requires strong communication and a customer centric attitude. The job encounters recurring work situations of a routine nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position; errors in work could cause delays in schedules. This position requires the individual to be ready to start work on-time daily and maintain strong attendance performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature, cold-room, and/or freezer-room

• Unloading vehicles, opening packages and removing contents

• Labelling goods with details of storage location

• Picking goods for customer orders

• Packing and sealing boxes

• Operate equipment in a safe manner

• Housekeeping, all work areas to be kept clean and tidy.

Minimum Requirement:

• Entry level role with preferred 1-2 years working in a warehouse environment

• Demonstrates Thermo Fisher Scientific’s values – Integrity, Intensity, Involvement and Innovation.

Experience:

• Preferred warehousing experience and the ability to bring a keen focus on occupational health and safety, productivity & throughput, quality and continuous improvement

• Experience operating powered equipment at various height preferred

• Experience using ERPs preferred

Skills:

• Basic Microsoft Suite

• Ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules required.

• Strong communication skills

• Able to collaborate and work with others

Other Job Requirements:

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.

• Adhere to the Chain of Responsibility obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law

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.