Logistics & Materials Flow Operator (Forklift)

Thorlabs; Ely; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Group Life Cover

Private health care

Income protection

Parking

Job summary

Thorlabs Ely site is seeking a practical warehouse operative to run material and electronic flow operations within the end-to-end value stream, supporting the production of finished goods in a busy yard and warehouse environment.

You will work Monday to Thursday 8am–4:30pm and Friday 8am–3:30pm, follow site HSE guidelines, use forklifts and ERP workflows, and maintain accurate stock and Kanban processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to follow time-bound Standard Work.
• Attention to detail and focus to resolve problems while delivering good customer service.
• Experience with ERP and electronic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow site HSE guidelines.
• Carry out material flow processes including stock replenishment and Kanban maintenance.
• Operate internal production-related machinery to replenish supermarket stock.
• Use forklifts and motorised pallet trucks to move loads.
• Follow electronic workflows to maintain material flow and Kanban accuracy.
• Load/unload various loads from vehicles.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Attention to detail

Following Standard Work

ERP experience

Forklift operation

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Thorlabs Ely site is seeking a practical warehouse operative to run material and electronic flow operations within the end-to-end value stream, supporting the production of finished goods in a busy yard and warehouse environment.

You will work Monday to Thursday 8am–4:30pm and Friday 8am–3:30pm, follow site HSE guidelines, use forklifts and ERP workflows, and maintain accurate stock and Kanban processes.