Material Handler

GKN Aerospace; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Material Handler to manage material flow, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves receiving and shipping materials, maintaining inventory, and improving operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience with material handling equipment and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound material flow and monitor delivery performance.
• Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries.
• Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery.

Job description

Job Summary

• 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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