Materials Handler
1 month ago
What is the job?
To provide efficient and accurate handling, transaction and movement of materials. To support the flow of material across the production floor through the use of scheduled milk round routes.
Working Hours: 2nd Shift - Monday to Thursday 4:45pm to 1:45am and Friday 12:45pm to 5:45pm
What is essential to us…
· 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 (eg. AX 2012 or D365) for stock transactions
· Demonstrated experience within a stores/logistics function is desirable
Who we are?
Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.
Where you will be working?
You will be working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely. Our facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.
Requirements
What we would like you to do/ to see…
· Receiving
o Receive and store all incoming items (components, sub-assemblies and finished goods) in the designated location
o Conduct visual inspections for specified items according to the standard work put in place
o Follow standard work for FIFO (First In First Out) and PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to ensure stock is stored and consumed appropriately
· Water Spider
o Replenish point of use stock locations as required, including kanbans and replacement of rejects
o Following the standard work, move goods across production and collect new works orders to be picked
· Picking
o Provide production support activities such as cleaning components using an ultrasonic tank, laser etching, and generating and printing serial number labels
o Pick required items for Works orders according to start date
o Escalate any quality concerns about picked items to line manager or Quality team to ensure faulty parts are not sent to the production floor
· Other tasks
o Packing finished goods
o Conduct cycle counts as directed
o Maintain a tidy and clean stores area in line with 5S principles
o Ensure safe handling of products in line with health and safety best practice
What will you get?
At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.
And the benefits are?
£12.65 per hour +15% uplift, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
Job Reference: THOR-VC-910
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants.
We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.
*This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.
We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.
Benefits
-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.
Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail recruitment@thorlabs.com.
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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