Yard Jockey / Material Handler

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $30 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 120,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Group/division summary

The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.

Position summary

The Yard Jockey/ Material Handler works independently with limited supervision in providing compliant, accurate, and efficient service in receipt, storage, and movement of materials for Warehouse Operations Customers. Performs material handling functions in all warehouse areas: Receiving, Distribution, and Warehouse as designated by supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts all work in a safe and effective manner, following all applicable procedures and policies. Maintains or enhances personal and junior staff safety awareness in line with programs and related documentation. Takes appropriate action to correct unsafe acts, notifies and supports leadership in corrections. Complies with relevant laws, company guidelines and requirements through adherence to company policies relating to quality, safety, housekeeping and cost effectiveness.
• Completes all receiving, shipping, material handling, transactions / movements in line with warehouse / site policies, procedures with compliance, accuracy and efficiency. Assists with issue resolution in any aspects of the logistics functions.
• Operates switcher/yard dog or box truck to various buildings and locations onsite for loading, unloading, and repositioning.
• Operates Forklifts and / or other material handling equipment as trained / qualified in a safe and efficient manner to load and unload material on or off the truck.
• Completes tractor, box truck, and material handling equipment checklist for daily inspection on all mechanical functions and preventive maintenance done on a monthly basis through the truck shop. If problems are found, area supervision must be notified and the equipment should be removed from service, and a work order issued to repair the equipment.
• Assist with docking trailers at different buildings as needed.
• Load and unload trailers and/or box trucks as needed.
• Complete delivery forms and paperwork with accuracy and compliance as needed.
• Fuel tractor and/ or box truck as needed.
• Maintains accurate inventory in SAP in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s) while issuing / shipping materials as required. Ensures inventory accuracy is maintained at all times. Assists with physical inventory / cycle counting of the warehouse as required.
• Ensures all controlled substances are handled according to procedures. Ensures all hazardous materials are handled safely per regulations and procedures.
• Supports in the training of new or junior employees in warehouse functionality as directed by the functional leadership.
• Supports leadership in facilitating teamwork within the warehouse operations group. Supports group operating goals in support of departmental and corporate objectives.
• Performs as a back-up for warehouse material handler as and when required in areas of operational activity.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in business, Operations, or Logistics is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in warehouse/manufacturing operations or supply chain management is required.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a clean driving record or ability to acquire CDL within 6 months.
• Prior experience as a yard jockey strongly preferred.
• SAP PP-PI and WM experience desired but will train the right candidate in SAP.
• Forklift license required.
• Ability to operate forklifts and mechanical handling equipment required.
• Interpersonal/customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent skills in: verbal and written communication planning and organizing.
• Self-starter, responsible, independent and dependable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Requires discretion and independent judgment.

Physical Requirements

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time manipulation (lift, carry, move) of medium to heavy weights of 25-50, occasionally pushing or pulling more than 100 pounds arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Salary : $30 - $0