Material Handler- Aircraft Maintenance

United Airlines; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines seeks a Storekeeper for local terms in the Netherlands. The role involves receiving, issuing, provisioning, and inventorying supplies and materials for maintenance operations, with tasks including packaging, labeling, and handling hazardous materials.

Flexibility for 24/7 shifts is required, and proficiency in Microsoft Office plus English fluency are essential. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma, valid driver's license, and legal work authorization in the

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• High School Diploma, Secondary School Certificate or education equivalent.
• Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including early mornings, afternoons, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands for any employer without sponsorship.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, issuing, provisioning, checking, classifying, inventorying and storing of supplies, equipment, parts and materials.
• Opening, packaging and sealing of boxes and crates.
• Operate a variety of equipment including forklifts, trucks, tractors, tugs, and electric carts.
• Transporting parts and materials, sorting and counting items, and preparing labels and ticketing documents.
• Reading and interpreting documents to build kits for aircraft change orders and services.
• Maintain an orderly and safe work area and follow procedures and regulations.

Skills

English fluency

Flexible shifts

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Job overview and responsibilities:

• Performs work generally recognized as Storekeeper's work in storeroom areas located in maintenance bases and line operations including receiving, issuing, provisioning, checking, classifying, inventorying and storing of supplies, equipment, parts and materials
• Opening, packaging and sealing of boxes and crates
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors where employees may be exposed to wide variety of weather conditions, noises and fumes and machinery
• Performance of duties, will include climb & work from ladders, bend & stoop in confined areas and stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling in the loading and unloading of trucks, carts and conveyors
• Fueling assigned vehicles
• Transporting parts and materials between various locations, sorting and counting items and preparing labels and related ticketing documents
• Reading and interpreting documents or instructions to build kits for use in aircraft change orders, first aid, in-flight and charter services
• Responsibility for maintaining an orderly and safe work area and maintaining familiarity with operating procedures, general rules and regulations
• Operating a variety of equipment with manual and automatic transmissions including forklifts, trucks, tractors, tugs, and electric carts
• Working with hand tools, such as remote computer terminal sets, bag sealers, saws, mobile radios, shears, knives and staplers
• Handling hazardous materials, flammable materials and/or hazardous waste

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

United Airlines is committed to fair and gender-neutral pay. The starting pay for this role is 2,991.45 EUR. Placement within this range is determined by objective criteria, including professional experience, qualifications, and specific skills. This salary range is based on full-time hours and will be pro-rated based on actual hours based on your contract terms.

To ensure a bias-free recruitment process, we do not request or consider your salary history when determining an offer. We believe in compensating for the value of the role and your unique expertise.

To maintain equity across our global team, we offer a standardized incentive program available to all eligible employees. Additionally, because we operate across multiple borders, each country features a unique, localized benefits package designed to align with regional standards and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma, Secondary School Certificate or education equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Must possess a valid driver's license (suspended, expired, revoked or denied are not considered valid) and have an acceptable driving record
• Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including early mornings, afternoons, late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlandsfor any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous work in jobs requiring heavy lifting and safety awareness
• Previous warehouse or related experience
• Fluent in Dutch (written and spoken)
• Forklift operation experience
• Inventory experience