Material Handler

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
• Record 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 equipment. The local job description must mention all necessary accreditation to use on site handling equipment.

• Manage inbound material flow and monitor inbound delivery performance.
• Receive, inspect and store inbound deliveries.
• Track 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, and salvage activities.
• Manage and process warranty claims.
• Locate stock and prepare stock for movement.
• Maintain inventory status.
• Perform physical inventory procedures.

Required:

• Practitioner level for Internal Flow & Warehousing
• Use of Material Handling Equipment
• ‘soft skills’ from Leadership framework

Preferred:

• GKN experience
• Inventory Management
• Transport Management
• Inbound Operations
• Outbound Operations

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. We also provide an accessible recruitment process and reasonable adjustments for applicants who require them.