Material Handler - Weekend Days

About the company

Dexcom is a global leader and early innovator in continuous glucose monitoring technology. The business started with a mission to transform diabetes care and has since expanded its focus toward broader health solutions that deliver personalised, actionable insights. With a strong emphasis on integrity, dependability, and customer trust, the company continues to develop biosensing technology aimed at improving health outcomes around the world.

Role overview

This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland. The start date is July 2026. The role follows 12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern of 4 days on/3 days off and 3 days on/4 days off, with work scheduled from Friday to Sunday plus alternate Thursdays. The position is suited to someone with established warehouse experience who is ready to take on additional responsibility in a busy, safety-focused environment.

Key duties

The Material Handler will help keep warehouse operations running smoothly by supporting the safe, timely, and accurate movement of materials.

• Handle receiving, dispatch, inventory control, and manufacturing support tasks.
• Use material handling equipment such as pallet trucks, reach trucks, and forklifts.
• Process shipping, receiving, and cycle count transactions in ERP/WMS systems.
• Look into and resolve routine inventory, shipping, and receiving discrepancies.
• Manage inbound and outbound freight coordination, including international consignments.
• Use Excel at a basic to intermediate level for records, tracking, and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and support daily team huddles.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Help prioritise tasks and organise workload effectively.

Candidate profile

Applicants should bring previous experience in warehouse or material handling environments, along with exposure to ERP or WMS tools and operation of electric-powered material handling equipment. Strong general computer literacy, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain forklift certification are also expected. The role calls for solid communication, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits and growth

Successful candidates can expect a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities to build a career with a global organisation, access to internal learning resources and possible tuition reimbursement, and the chance to work for an innovative company committed to its people, customers, and communities.

Additional information

This role sits within a major healthcare technology organisation and offers the opportunity to contribute to life-changing CGM products and a globally recognised employee community. The company also notes that only authorised staffing and recruiting agencies may submit candidates for specific requisitions. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies are not accepted, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.