San Diego County, California, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$20/hr
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 in…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Inventory Management, Shipping and Receiving, Warehousing
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
$4k–$5k/mo
GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 32 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald…
Skills: HR Administration, Payroll Validation, HRIS Data Management, Microsoft Office, Employee Relocation Support
East Cowes, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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 in…
Skills: Programme Support, Stakeholder Management, WBS/OBS/CBS Scheduling, Resource Management, Risk Management
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site
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 in…
Skills: 3D Modeling, 2D Definition, Siemens TeamCenter, NX, GD&T
Garden Grove, California, United States · On-site
$162k–$203k/yr
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 in…
Skills: Facilities Engineering, Maintenance Operations, Capital Project Management, Infrastructure Management, Reliability Engineering
Tallassee, Alabama, United States · On-site
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 in…
Skills: Composite Assembly, Blueprint Reading, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Mechanical Aptitude
Tallassee, Alabama, United States · On-site
Job Summary The Composite Operator Level I – Layup is an entry-level manufacturing role responsible for performing basic composite layup operations in accordance with established work instructions, engineering requiremen…
Skills: Composite Layup, Material Handling, Precision Measuring, Packaging, Shipping
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Responsible for receiving, shipping, and warehousing activities using equipment like forklifts and tow trains. Tasks include managing inbound material flow, maintaining inventory status, and handling recyclable and scrap metal materials.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with forklift expertise. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder and capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
The Material Handler - 2nd Shift is responsible for following standard material handling procedures including receiving, shipping, and warehousing activities while ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with safety and quality standards. This role involves using appropriate equipment such as forklifts, tow trains, and electric pallet jacks to move materials efficiently. The position also requires recording material movements in transactional record systems, including receipts and bookings, while continuously identifying and proposing improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
This position is designated as safety-sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Manage inbound material flow and monitor inbound delivery performance.
• Receive, inspect and store inbound deliveries.
• Prepare package and shipment,
• Perform reverse logistics, and salvage activities.
• Locate stock and prepare stock for movement.
• Maintain inventory status.
• Perform physical inventory procedures.
• Will be working with recyclable material: moving bins, bailing boxes, breaking down plastics and other duties
• Will be working on scrap metal materials: Cutting metal with torches and other tools, separating the metals pieces, and organizing waste bins
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing / warehouse environment
• 2+ years of forklifting experience
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements
• Working hours will be from 3:15 to 11:45
• GKN experience
• LEAN Manufacturing
• 5s
• Inventory Management
• Transport Management
• Inbound Operations
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Good vision with correction
• Wears appropriate PPE as required
The compensation range for this position is between $19.38 - $20.70
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 Working
Everyone 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.
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
Offices: 11th Floor, The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6AT, GB · Golf Course Lane, Filton, England BS34 9AU, GB · Govier Way, Bristol, England BS35 4GG, GB · Ferry Road, East Cowes, England PO32 6, GB · London Luton Airport, Luton, England LU2 9PQ, GB
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
Offices: 11th Floor, The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6AT, GB · Golf Course Lane, Filton, England BS34 9AU, GB · Govier Way, Bristol, England BS35 4GG, GB · Ferry Road, East Cowes, England PO32 6, GB · London Luton Airport, Luton, England LU2 9PQ, GB
