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How much do packing handler jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for packing handler in Rochester, NY is $17.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Packing Handler vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectPacking HandlerWarehouse Associate
Primary RolePreparing items for shipment by packing and labelingManaging inventory, receiving, and organizing stock
Required SkillsAttention to detail, manual dexterity, basic packaging knowledgeInventory management, forklift operation, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentPackaging stations, shipping areasWarehouse floors, storage areas
Common CertificationsNone typically requiredForklift certification often preferred

While both roles are essential in warehouse operations, a Packing Handler focuses on preparing products for shipment, whereas a Warehouse Associate handles inventory management and overall warehouse organization. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and career goals.

What cities near Rochester, NY are hiring for Packing Handler jobs? Cities near Rochester, NY with the most Packing Handler job openings:
Infographic showing various Packing Handler job openings in Rochester, NY as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,876 per year, or $17.7 per hour.
Material Handler II - First Shift

Material Handler II - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Rochester, NY

$16.50 - $20/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Thermo Fisher Scientific rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 396 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

186th of 516 rated manufacturers


Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Rochester Lexington Avenue, Laboratory Products Group (LPG)

DESCRIPTION

A Day in the Life:

Fill customer orders by obtaining material from designated picking bays and fill out proper paperwork by indicating quantities being picked

Move orders to staging area and consolidate for ease of repacking and stretch wrapping

Prepare merchandise for shipment by verifying goods by quantity, catalog number, and size against Pick List

Consolidate goods and restack on proper skids when required per customer instructions

Sort and apply computerized shipping labels and stretch wrap for shipment when required

Complete necessary paperwork including Packing List and Bill of Lading

Stage orders on floor or load directly on spotted trailers

Use material handling equipment as required to pick product, including hand truck and motorized pallet truck

Perform all required warehouse transactions in the SAP operating system on PC

Operate the Clippership, UPS, Federal Express manifesting systems and mail equipment as required

Complete Cycle Count Sheets when inventory discrepancies are found

Comply with all warehouse safety procedures

Perform general housekeeping duties

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Manager or Supervisor

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus where eligible

Annual merit performance-based increase

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma OR GED required

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field required

Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Must be certified and licensed to walkie/rider and electric pallet truck

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $14.41–$21.61.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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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