Lead Shipping Specialist - 1st Shift

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Pay Range: $21.76 to $27.80 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 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 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.   May perform other duties as assigned by management.   Keys to Success:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

3+ years of work experience in material handling: warehousing, shipping, and/or receiving is required.   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 temper ature environments.    Overtime work may also be necessary.    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.

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