Forklift Operator (Reach Truck & Cherry Picker) / Inventory Associate Technician Shipping/Receiving & Distribution -1st & 2nd shifts

About the role

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, you will 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 includes receiving, shipping, and inventory/material control. This on-site role is based in Hebron, KY, and reports to the Distribution Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Receives and stores product, picks and packs product for shipment, and ships orders.
• Inspects materials for orders, verifying accurate quantity, lot number, expiration dates, and product part number.
• Performs inventory tasks, including cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and scrapping out damaged product.
• Uses laptops daily for inventory management and data entry; basic computer skills are required.
• Creates and ensures appropriate documentation is completed for orders.
• Reconciles inventory and performs cycle counts as assigned.
• Operates powered industrial equipment such as power jacks, forklifts, cherry pickers, and/or reach trucks.
• Identifies and solves routine problems in the work area with the management team.
• Assists 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.
• Inventory experience, including cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and scrapping out damaged product.
• Basic computer skills; daily use of laptops for inventory tasks.

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 (e.g., forklift, reach truck, cherry picker) is required; cross-training in multiple areas of the facility may be needed.
• 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.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.