Material Handler

Avantor is looking for a Materials Controller (f/m/d) to join our team in Limerick on a full-time basis with rotating 12-hours daytime shifts. You will be based at our customer site in a laboratory support function, working alongside your colleagues on ensuring smooth operations for our scientific staff.

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a Material Handler to join our onsite team at a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Limerick.

In this role, you will help ensure scientists and manufacturing teams have the materials they need, when they need them. Working within a GMP-regulated environment, you will support inventory management, stock replenishment and laboratory support activities while delivering excellent customer service to onsite stakeholders.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates from retail, hospitality, customer service, stores, inventory or operational support backgrounds who enjoy working in a structured environment, take pride in attention to detail and are interested in building a career within the life sciences industry. Full training will be provided.

The Team

You will be part of a dedicated onsite Avantor team responsible for supporting laboratory and manufacturing operations through inventory management, stock replenishment and customer support services. Working closely with colleagues and customer stakeholders, you will play an important role in ensuring critical scientific operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

• Receive, check and process incoming deliveries.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and cycle counts.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment requirements.
• Ensure stock is stored safely, accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
• Support inventory rotation and expiry management activities.

Laboratory & Point-of-Use Support

• Replenish inventory at laboratory and manufacturing points of use.
• Support daily inventory management activities across customer locations.
• Monitor consumption trends and highlight potential supply issues.
• Ensure materials are available to support critical scientific and manufacturing activities.

Customer Service & Operational Support

• Build effective working relationships with customer stakeholders.
• Respond professionally to day-to-day service requests and operational requirements.
• Communicate issues, delays or inventory concerns promptly.
• Contribute to a positive customer experience through reliable and consistent service delivery.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Follow GMP requirements, site procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support audit readiness through compliance with established processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency and operational performance.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

Education

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Experience in inventory management, stock replenishment, stores, retail, hospitality, customer service or operational support environments is advantageous.
• Experience working within structured processes or documented procedures is advantageous.
• Experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, healthcare or regulated environment would be a distinct advantage.
• Previous experience using inventory systems or stock management systems is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer service focus and ability to build positive working relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel is essential.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.

Working Pattern:

Rotating 12-hour daytime shift pattern:

Week 1:

• Work Monday and Tuesday
• Off Wednesday and Thursday
• Work Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Week 2:

• Off Monday and Tuesday
• Work Wednesday and Thursday
• Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Additional Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to personal transport.
• Ability to work onsite in Limerick.

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Why Avantor?

Join a global team supporting life-changing science and healthcare innovation. At Avantor, your work directly contributes to scientific discovery, advanced manufacturing and the development of therapies that improve and save lives around the world.

We offer a supportive team environment, comprehensive training and opportunities to develop your career within the life sciences industry.

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. Apply today!

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We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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