Material Handler

Avantor; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours per week

Private health care

Bonus system

25 days holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avantor – Ringaskiddy, Cork, is hiring a Material Controller to manage day-to-day inventory and material flow in a laboratory environment. This full-time, on-site role ensures accurate records and timely distribution of inbound and outbound materials to end users.

You will handle stock per GMP, maintain records, support GMP-compliant operations, and coordinate with suppliers to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in warehouse, inventory, retail, hospitality, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with general warehousing terminology and practices; strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage stock in compliance with GMP processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely stock replenishment.
• Support laboratory operations by managing material flow and ensuring correct stock levels.
• Process ad-hoc material requests and coordinate with suppliers as needed.
• Operate equipment and follow all site and regulatory requirements.
• Perform routine administrative tasks related to stock control and compliance.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Warehousing terminology

Education

Leaving Cert / equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Opportunity

Executes day-to-day inventory & material management tasks at customer facilities, following a defined standard output or set of procedures. Tasks include receiving, inspection, inventory logging, proper storage, and timely distribution of inbound and outbound materials to end users. Problems and issues faced are generally recurring and solutions are typically known and/or prescribed. Examples are: inbound shipments arriving with missing or damaged items, discrepancies between system records and physical stock, or items stored in incorrect locations, leading to inefficiencies in retrieval. More complex problems, like supply chain interruptions or system/software malfunctions, are solved by applying methods learned through experience and/or using available support. Communicates activity records, service level metrics and other information requiring some explanation or interpretation to team members, supervisors or customers.

Material Controller – Ringaskiddy

Full-Time | Onsite

Avantor is looking for

The Opportunity

Executes day-to-day inventory & material management tasks at customer facilities, following a defined standard output or set of procedures. Tasks include receiving, inspection, inventory logging, proper storage, and timely distribution of inbound and outbound materials to end users. Problems and issues faced are generally recurring and solutions are typically known and/or prescribed. Examples are: inbound shipments arriving with missing or damaged items, discrepancies between system records and physical stock, or items stored in incorrect locations, leading to inefficiencies in retrieval. More complex problems, like supply chain interruptions or system/software malfunctions, are solved by applying methods learned through experience and/or using available support. Communicates activity records, service level metrics and other information requiring some explanation or interpretation to team members, supervisors or customers.

Material Controller – Ringaskiddy

Material Handler to join our team in Ringaskiddy, Cork on a full-time basis. You will be based in a laboratory-related environment, supporting scientific processes and ensuring smooth material flow to meet customer business needs.

This opportunity is ideal for someone coming from retail, warehouse, or hospitality environments who would like to join a leading company with excellent opportunities for progression. We welcome applicants from all industries, as full training will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Leaving Certificate completion or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience: Consistent work history in areas such as warehouse, inventory, retail, hospitality, or similar
• Additional Skills: Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and familiarity with general warehousing terminology and practices
• IT Skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and manage stock in compliance with GMP processes
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely stock replenishment
• Support laboratory operations by managing material flow and ensuring correct stock levels
• Process ad-hoc material requests and coordinate with suppliers as needed
• Operate equipment and follow all site and regulatory requirements
• Perform routine administrative tasks related to stock control and compliance

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Comfortable working in a customer-focused environment
• Thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy taking ownership of tasks

What We Offer

• 37,5 hours per week, only one shift, no weekend work
• Private health care
• Bonus system
• 25 days holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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