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ThermoFisher Scientific 2nd Shift - Distribution Technician in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Work Schedule

Weekend nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Standing for full shift

Job Description

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Do you want to change the world one day at a time? When you join the team at Thermo Fisher, you will help us deliver Clinical Supplies to Patients, and chip in to help our customers expedite the search for disease cures, improve the protection of the environment, and ensure our food and water continues to be safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and we will support you in achieving your career goals!

Location/Division Specific Information:

CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time – a concept that we internally embrace as “There is a Patient Waiting.” Our unique blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more. Our more than 3000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of responsibility and demonstrates the company mission and values by following all Standard Operating Procedures

  • Pick, pack and ship distribution orders that require an advanced skill level

  • Screen shipments for unauthorized devices in accordance with TSA requirements

  • Execute distribution & warehouse system transactions

  • Process all orders according to priority set by Distribution Leader/Supervisor in order to meet receipt date.

  • Verify proper storage conditions and temperature monitoring of shipments

  • Load couriers’ trucks using pallet jacks

  • Find opportunities to improve overall quality and efficiency

  • Engage in daily management and 5S every day

  • Ensure that inventory is properly and safely stored

  • Maintain warehouse for safety, security, neatness and organization

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or GED

  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

  • Able to pass a TSA background check

  • Able to work overtime when needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Desire to work as part of a team within Distribution and across QA, Client Services and Supply Chain departments

  • Basic computer competency using Microsoft Office applications and significant data entry

  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Fork lift experience preferred

  • Prior Distribution/Warehouse experience preferred

  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices preferred

  • Prior pharmaceutical or clinical logistics experience preferred

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 50,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer! 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.

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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