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Material Handler (2nd shift)


Job Location:

Stafford Springs, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 18 - 23
Posted: 21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Position Summary

The Material Handleris responsible forthe safe efficient and compliant movement of packaging materials finished goods work-in-process materials and scrap/recycle materials throughout the facility. This role supports production and warehouse operations by ensuringaccuratematerial flow inventory control and adherence to safety quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Material Movement & Warehouse Operations

  • Move raw materials parts work-in-process and finished goods todesignatedareas usingappropriate equipmentand PPE.

  • Store and issue packaging materials to support production and shipping requirements.

  • Wrap strap and prepare skids for safe storage and transportation.

  • Move scrap and recyclable materials toappropriate disposalor recycling areas.

Inventory Control & Accuracy

  • Perform inventory transactions(IC and/or IT)andmaintainaccuratematerial tracking within systems.

  • Conduct cycle counts of raw materials parts and work-in-process inventory as.

  • Report inventory discrepancies promptly to supervision.

Safety & Compliance

  • Observe all plant EHS and safety rules and report unsafeconditions or equipment issues including completingdailyPIV safety checklist.

  • May require the handling ofhazardous materials and wastein accordance withcompany policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain a clean organized and audit-ready warehousein accordance with5S standards.

Communication & Support

  • Communicate with supervisionregardingsafety concerns equipment issues or operational challenges.

  • Provide supportif neededduringmanpowershortages or high-volume workload periods.

  • Performadditionalduties or training assignments as directed by leadership.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 1 year of work experience required

  • Basic math and reading skills.

  • Basic inventory and cycle counting knowledge.

  • Ability to lift 530lbsconsistently.

  • Ability to work in a warehouseand/or manufacturing environment.


Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $18.00$23.00.

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

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