Logistics Operator: Material Flow & ERP (Forklift Ready)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments

Entertainment area in canteen

Pension

Private health care

Job summary

Thorlabs in Ely (UK) is seeking a hands-on warehouse operator to run material flow operations across the end-to-end value stream. The role includes stock replenishment, Kanban maintenance and safe operation of forklifts in a busy yard environment.

You will follow time-bound Standard Work, maintain accurate stock records via ERP workflows and collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience in a production/warehouse setting.
• Ability to follow time-bound Standard Work accurately.
• Attention to detail and customer service mindset.
• Counterbalance truck certificate (valid or in progress).
• Experience with ERP and electronic workflows (PC/mobile/scanner).
• Team-working and rotating tasks with colleagues.
• Excellent verbal communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multiple material flow processes to fulfil stock needs.
• Operate internal production materials to replenish supermarket stock.
• Use forklifts, pallet trucks and other manual handling methods.
• Follow ERP/Kanban workflows for material flow and stock control.
• Load and unload varying loads from vehicles.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Time-bound work

Tools

ERP system

Scanner

Job description

Thorlabs in Ely (UK) is seeking a hands-on warehouse operator to run material flow operations across the end-to-end value stream. The role includes stock replenishment, Kanban maintenance and safe operation of forklifts in a busy yard environment.

You will follow time-bound Standard Work, maintain accurate stock records via ERP workflows and collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.