Distribution Technician I

Posted:
7/13/2026, 5:46:27 AM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$19/hr

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

Pay: $19.00/ hr

Shift: Monday through Friday.

9:00 am to 5:30 pm

OT available - when needed.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. seeks a motivated Distribution Technician to join our team. We are dedicated to enabling customers to improve the world's health, cleanliness, and safety. Together, we work towards research acceleration, solving scientific challenges, driving innovation, and supporting patients.

 

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 diploma 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


What We Offer:

Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

 

What sets this opportunity apart is our dedication to inclusion and collaboration. We value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, and believe that they contribute to our success as a company. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and offers accessibility services for job seekers requiring accommodations in the application process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255*.

 

Ready to start your journey with Thermo Fisher Scientific? Apply today at http://jobs.thermofisher.com and become part of our ambitious team dedicated to making a difference in the world.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas