Associate Technician- Shipping/Receiving & Distribution

About the role

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, you’ll be part of a global leader in clinical diagnostics that 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 across hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices worldwide. Every hour, more than one million tests are run on our systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and over three million clinicians annually.

As an Associate Technician in Shipping/Receiving & Distribution, you will be responsible for the incoming and outgoing of materials, reagents, instruments, or equipment to meet customer expectations. This on-site role is based in Hebron, KY, and reports to the Distribution Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store product, pick and pack product for shipment, and ship orders.
• Inspect materials for orders, verifying accurate quantity, lot number, expiration dates, and product part number.
• Create and/or ensure appropriate documentation is completed for orders.
• Reconcile inventory and perform cycle counts and data entry functions as assigned.
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as power jacks, forklifts, cherry pickers, and/or reach trucks.
• Identify and solve routine problems in the work area with the management team.
• Assist the management team on organizational improvement projects such as lean and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• High school degree (or equivalent) with 0-2 years of experience.
• Strong attention to detail and safety in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

Physical/Environment Requirements

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, multiple times during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
• Push/Pull/Bend/Twist: Multiple times, up to 2 to 4 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
• Sitting: 0% of the time.
• Standing/Walking: Approximately 2 to 4 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
• Climbing/Kneeling: 0% of the time.
• Hand Movement: Repetitive movement including gripping, grasping, and manipulation. Approximately 2 to 4 hours intermittently during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
• Driving/Operating Equipment: Powered equipment (forklift, reach truck/cherry picker) is required; must be able to cross-train and work in multiple areas of the facility.
• Machinery: General conveyor systems and forklift equipment.
• Environment: Exposure to cold (35–46 degrees F) for approximately 2.5 hours continuously during an 8-to-10-hour shift. Provided PPE includes insulated/high-visibility jacket, gloves, and hand-warming packs.
• Sitewide PPE: Steel-toe shoes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an environment where overtime and working in different departments is a regular occurrence.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.