Material Handler - Driver - GKN Aerospace : Job Details

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.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

• Manage inbound material flow
• Monitor inbound delivery performance
• Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries
• Tract product availability
• Pick, pack and ship product for delivery
• Prepare package and shipment
• Manage shipping, carriers and fleets
• Authorize and process returns
• Perform reverse logistics
• Perform salvage activities
• Manage and process warranty claims
• Locate stock
• Prepare stock for movement
• Physically move stock
• Maintain inventory status
• Perform physical inventory procedures

Job QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of driving experience
• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements
• High School Diploma or G.E.D required

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance
• Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 8 hours

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking at least 7 hours a day
• Ability to carry and lift up to 25lbs
• Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing and putting required at least 2 hours a day
• Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping at least 7 hours a day

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.