Material Handler
Key Skills
Job Description
- Follow standard work for material handling (e.g. receiving, shipping, warehousing ..)
- Perform all activities in accordance with safety and quality rules
- Use adequate equipment (forklift, tow train .) to move material
- Records movements of material in the transactional records systems (e.g. receipt, booking .)
- Make proposals to improve safety, quality, efficiency
This role may require specific accreditation to use specific handling equipments. The local job description must mentioned all necessary accreditation to use on site handling equipment.
- The scope of this role will relate to the following APQC subjects:
- 4.5.2.2 Manage inbound material flow (10350)
- 4.5.2.3 Monitor inbound delivery performance (10351)
- 4.5.3.2 Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries (10354)
- 4.5.3.3 Track product availability (10355)
- 4.5.3.4 Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery (10356)
- 4.5.4.5 Prepare package and shipment (12137)
- 4.5.4.6 Manage shipping, carriers, and fleets (12145)
- 4.5.5.1 Authorize and process returns (10364)
- 4.5.5.2 Perform reverse logistics (10365)
- 4.5.5.3 Perform salvage activities (10366)
- 4.5.5.4 Manage and process warranty claims (10367)
- 4.5.7.2 Locate stock (12171)
- 4.5.7.3 Prepare stock for movement (12172)
- 4.5.7.4 Physically move stock (12173)
- 4.5.7.5 Maintain inventory status (12174)
- 4.5.7.6 Perform physical inventory procedures (12175)
Job Qualifications
Core Responsibilities
The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials using equipment like forklifts. They must maintain accurate transactional records and contribute to process improvements regarding safety and quality.
Requirements
Candidates must be capable of performing material handling tasks including receiving, shipping, and warehousing in accordance with safety rules. The role requires specific equipment accreditation and the ability to manage inbound and outbound material flows.
About GKN Aerospace
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.