Material Handler

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

 

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Responsible for executing standard procedures related to receiving, shipping, and warehousing operations. Ensures all activities are carried out in strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts and tow trains to efficiently move goods within the facility. Accurately records all material movements in transactional systems to maintain inventory accuracy. Actively contributes to process improvement by identifying and proposing enhancements to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

•    Manage inbound material flow
•    Monitor inbound delivery performance
•    Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries
•    Track product availability
•    Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery
•    Prepare package and shipment
•    Manage shipping, carriers, and fleets
•    Authorize and process returns
•    Perform reverse logistics
•    Perform salvage activities
•    Manage and process warranty claims
•    Operate industrial floor cleaner
•    Manage scrap metal bin logistics
•    Locate stock 
•    Prepare stock for movement
•    Physically move stock 
•    Maintain inventory status 
•    Perform physical inventory procedures
•    Other job responsibilities as assigned 

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications
•    Must have 3+ years of driving experience
•    U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements
•    High School Diploma or G.E.D required
 
Preferred Qualifications
•    Must have a working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
•    Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
•    Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 8 hours.

 

Physical Requirements:
•    Standing and walking (At least 7hrs/day)
•    Ability to carry and lift weight up to 25lbs
•    Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)
•    Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

 

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

 

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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