General Description
The Material Handler plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring timely availability and accuracy of materials. This includes replenishing Kanban systems, performing lot kitting, managing line clearance and changeovers and ensuring smooth product flow from production to shipment. The role also involves data entry, inventory accuracy, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the input of day-sheets for subs assemblies and final assembly (if required)
- Responsible for the final posting and LHR review of subs assemblies manufactured
- To perform the kitting and verification of all lots issued to the final assembly lines and balloon forming
- Responsible for the ordering of material from warehouse through the database system, based on daily line requirements
- Responsible for the replenishing of the Kanban's
- To perform lot change over and line clearance verification process for balloons/subs/final assembly
- Responsible for the LHR review of all final product completed through final assembly
- To perform the transfer of sub assemblies and final product to CER3, through the creation of a move ticket
- Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, leading discrepancy investigations
- To perform the input of tag sheets during full PI counts
- Responsible for the creation of scrap tickets, in line with material not consumed via day-sheet/touch screen system
- Responsible for auditing inventory consumption/accuracy via the touch screen system
- To reconcile all subs lots & final product manufactured before final posting/product leaving the CER
- To provide a build requirements schedule to the material prepping operators
- Liaising with QA in regards to QA release of subs and LHR review of final product
- IPA & Ethanol change over management
- Management of active copies and forms
- Liaising with finance in regards to overseeing of full PI count and weekly cycle count
Skills Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the medical device industry in a manufacturing /material handler role.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
- Familiarity with database systems and touchscreen inventory systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Precise data entry (e.g., day-sheets, tag sheets, scrap tickets).
- Careful review of Lot History Records (LHRs) and documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other departments.
- Adaptable to changing priorities and production needs.
- Proactive in managing material flow and supporting production efficiency.
- Accurate tracking and handling of materials.
- Experience with Kanban systems and physical inventory counts.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Maintain accurate records and manage active forms.
- Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead investigations into inventory discrepancies.
- Reconcile production lots and resolve material issues.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wellpark Rd Galway, CO. Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with inventory management?
Education:
- Leaving Certificate (required)
Experience:
- Materials handling: 1 year (preferred)
- Inventory control: 1 year (preferred)
- Data entry: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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