Lead Dock specialist
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 21 - 32
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Fluctuating Temps hot/cold Laboratory Setting Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) Office 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 materialsJob Description
When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do important work. And youll 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. Were seeking an organized Dock Specialist to manage shipping and receiving operations. Youll be the point of contact for customers and carriers ensuring compliance and efficiency in all dock and shipping activities.
A day in the Life:
- Generate verify and match shipping labels with incoming packages to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain awareness of current SDS 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.
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
Keys to Success:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
3 years of work experience in material handling: warehousing shipping and/or receiving is preferred. Proven record of leading and mentoring teams with experience in guiding peers
DOT/IATA Certification 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 the ability to be trained in the operation of pallet jacks and 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. Overtime work may also be necessary.
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!
Apply today!
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.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing vision mobility or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability or assisting a person with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please submit a request by telephone at 1-*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $21.76$32.63.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: Experience:
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Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Mac Os
- Forklift
- Freight Experience
- Lift Truck Experience
- Basic Math
- Tanker Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
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