Material handler

thermofisher· 0416 Life Technologies AS
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📍 Oslo, NorwayFull time

About this role

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Description


At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Together, we bring our Mission to life every day – enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.


We are looking for a Material Handler to join our team in Oslo and support important logistics activities. In this hands-on role, you will help ensure that samples and materials are handled and shipped safely, accurately, and on time, supporting the successful delivery of key business milestones.





How will you make an impact?


As a Material Handler, you will play an important role in ensuring sufficient capacity for sample handling and shipments while supporting the setup of new suppliers and raw materials.


A key focus of the role will be organizing and executing international sample shipments from Norway to the United States. Through accurate and efficient logistics operations, you will help prevent supply- and logistics-related delays and keep critical activities moving forward.





What will you do?


  • Organize and execute international sample shipments from Norway to the United States
  • Coordinate daily logistics and material-handling activities
  • Receive, store, pick, pack, and ship materials safely and accurately
  • Handle a variety of materials, including scientific products, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled items
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation
  • Support the setup of new suppliers and raw materials from a logistics perspective
  • Ensure shipments and warehouse activities comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
  • Support other logistics and warehouse activities as needed
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and efficient ways of working






What will you need?


  • Experience in warehouse, logistics, material handling, shipping, or a related environment
  • Forklift certification and experience operating relevant warehouse equipment
  • Good computer skills and experience with warehouse management and/or ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
  • Knowledge of inventory management and warehouse safety practices
  • Strong attention to detail and good organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and moving items up to approximately 23 kg (50 lbs) and working in different temperature environments
  • Proficiency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken


Experience or certification in hazardous materials handling and shipping, such as IATA, IMDG, or DOT, is considered an advantage. Experience with Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies is also beneficial.


A valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required depending on the activities performed in the role.





Interested?


This fixed-term opportunity is a great chance to join our Oslo team during an important period and make an immediate contribution to our logistics operations and international supply activities.


If you enjoy hands-on logistics work, value accuracy and safety, and are ready to take on a role where your contribution will be visible from day one, we would be happy to hear from you.


Apply today and join Thermo Fisher Scientific for this fixed-term opportunity to help us enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

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This Material handler role at thermofisher is based in Oslo, Norway. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Material handler role at thermofisher full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Material handler role in the 0416 Life Technologies AS department at thermofisher.
Which team or department does the Material handler at thermofisher belong to?
This Material handler position is part of the 0416 Life Technologies AS department at thermofisher. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Material handler job at thermofisher posted?
This Material handler position at thermofisher was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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