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Materials Handler
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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Materials Handler to join our team at Thorlabs. As a key member of our logistics team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate handling, transaction, and movement of materials across our production floor.
Key Responsibilities- Receive and store incoming items, including components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods, in designated locations.
- Conduct visual inspections of specified items according to standard work procedures.
- Follow standard work for FIFO (First In First Out) and PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to ensure stock is stored and consumed appropriately.
- Replenish point-of-use stock locations as required, including kanbans and replacement of rejects.
- Move goods across production and collect new works orders to be picked.
- Provide production support activities, such as cleaning components using an ultrasonic tank, laser etching, and generating and printing serial number labels.
- Pick required items for works orders according to start date.
- Escalate any quality concerns about picked items to the line manager or Quality team.
- Pack finished goods and conduct cycle counts as directed.
- Maintain a tidy and clean stores area in line with 5S principles.
- Ensure safe handling of products in line with health and safety best practice.
- Detail-oriented and able to work in a structured way, following standard work procedures and workflows.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with Production, Distribution, and Quality teams.
- A positive approach to continuous improvement activities.
- A flexible approach to work requests – prepared to go the extra mile to get the job done.
- Computer literate, with ability to learn and use ERP system (e.g. AX 2012 or D365) for stock transactions.
- Demonstrated experience within a stores/logistics function is desirable.
At Thorlabs, we offer a competitive hourly rate of £12.65, plus an excellent benefits package, including pension, health care, and 25 days holiday plus public holidays. We also provide opportunities for in-house customized training and development that accelerates your career progression.
