Material Handler, Production Operations (Days)

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Munster; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is seeking a Material Handler for day shift in Co. Clare, near Tulla. The role supports daily manufacturing by ensuring timely supply of materials and components for production on site, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

You will handle stock, perform cycle counts, and assist with kit preparation and packing while maintaining GMP standards and safe working conditions. Prior forklift experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in GMP/regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to operate lifting equipment after training and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Supply lines with components and materials required for production.
• Move and store finished goods to the warehouse.
• Perform cycle counting and dispose of expired stock.
• Requisition stock from main warehouse for other departments.
• Operate equipment after training; pack and label kits as needed.
• Prepare packing components for kits and inspect vials as required.
• Maintain GMP and Quality System compliance; keep accurate records.
• Follow PPE, housekeeping and environmental health & safety rules.

Skills

Stock control

Cycle counting

Materials handling

Forklift operation

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Material Handler, Production Operations (day shift) at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics plays a key role in supporting day‑to‑day manufacturing activities by ensuring the timely supply of materials and components for production. The role is responsible for stock control activities, movement and storage of finished goods, requisitioning materials, and supporting kit preparation, packing, labelling, and inspection activities. The Material Handler maintains accurate records and documentation while ensuring compliance with GMP, quality, safety, and housekeeping standards. You will support daily manufacturing operations to ensure reliable and consistent production output and support and execute Kanban-driven material replenishment runs.

This position reports to the Manager Manufacturing Operations IA/BV and is part of the Production Operations department located just outside Tulla in Lismeehan, O'Callaghan Mills, Co. Clare and will be an on-site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

Role Specific

• Responsible for supplying Lines with components and materials required for production.
• Movement and storage of Finished Good to Warehouse.
• Cycle Counting.
• Disposal of Expired Stock.
• Obtaining stock on Requisitions Orders for other Departments.
• Requisitioning stock from main Warehouse.
• Operate equipment when training has been completed.
• Packing and labelling of kits where required.
• Preparation of packing Components for Kits where required.
• Kit/Vial inspection as required.

General

• Ensure that all Operations are performed to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System Regulations.
• Comply and Co-Operate with any changes to processes, machinery layout, production techniques, new equipment and processes.
• Maintain neat and accurate records, logs and documents as required.
• Understand and follow through on all relevant procedures and ensure compliance.
• Compliance with Set Housekeeping rules within the Department.
• Compliance with the Dress Code Regulations.
• Compliance with all Environmental and Health and Safety regulations.
• Train other Personnel in any aspect of Job Function as required.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Physical/Environment Requirements

• This is an active, hands-on role that requires standing and moving throughout the workday.
• You'll work across manufacturing, laboratory and office environments, gaining exposure to multiple aspects of the production process.
• The role may involve working in cleanroom and controlled manufacturing areas, where adherence to PPE requirements and contamination control standards is essential.
• You'll follow established processes and procedures while ensuring the timely supply of materials and components for production.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality and compliance are critical to success in this role.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Working in a Manufacturing Operations role as part of a team using problem solving tools in a manufacturing work environment
• Knowledge and experience of GMP in a highly regulated manufacturing work environment.
• Operating forklift, reach truck and counterbalance equipment

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.