Sr Material Handler - First Shift

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Sr Material Handler

St. Louis, MO | On-site | Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations

Shift: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

How You Will Make an Impact

As Sr Material Handler, you will serve as a subject matter expert in a specialty area such as inventory control, receiving, shipping compliance, or replenishment. You will lead complex material movements, resolve exceptions, and ensure high levels of transactional accuracy and traceability that support manufacturing continuity, audit readiness, and on-time customer delivery at Thermo Fisher Scientific's St. Louis site.

What You Will Do

• Lead complex material movements and priority work across receiving, storage, replenishment, inventory control, and shipping activities.
• Own specialty processes in an assigned area and ensure accurate WMS/ERP transactions, lot/serial control, and documentation.
• Perform or support authorized inventory adjustments, reconciliations, and material status changes in accordance with procedures.
• Lead cycle counts, investigate variances, analyze root causes, and coordinate corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Manage priority and expedite shipments, ensuring shipping documentation, carrier requirements, and compliance expectations are met.
• Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and other partners to resolve material issues and prevent disruption.
• Mentor peers and train associates on specialty processes, SOP adherence, traceability, and safe material handling practices.
• Support internal and external audits, inspection readiness, and follow-up actions related to warehouse processes.
• Track KPIs and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, service, throughput, and space utilization.
• Lead or participate in 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities; serve as back-up lead when needed.

How You Will Get Here

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced equipment certifications required or strongly preferred.
• Lean, quality, and/or inventory control training preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience.
• Recognized expertise in inventory control, receiving, shipping compliance, replenishment, or a similar specialty area.
• Experience troubleshooting complex exceptions in a WMS/ERP environment; regulated or cGMP experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced WMS functionality, inventory reconciliation, and material transaction accuracy.
• Strong understanding of lot/serial control, traceability, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation such as BOLs, LTL documentation, and compliance expectations.
• Root-cause analysis skills, including use of tools such as 5-Why, and ability to interpret KPI trends.
• Intermediate Excel and ERP familiarity such as SAP or Oracle preferred.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility between warehouse, dock, and production areas, including occasional exposure to outdoor elements when moving between buildings.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs on a regular basis and operate required material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and perform physical warehouse tasks while also supporting troubleshooting and training activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity/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.