Material Handler

Material Handler

Date: Aug 14, 2026

Location:El Cajon, CA, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

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.

Job Summary

The Material Handler 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. 

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN experience
• LEAN Manufacturing
• 5s
• Inventory Management
• Transport Management
• Inbound Operations

Mental and Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Good vision with correction
• Wears appropriate PPE as required

 

Compensation Range:
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.​
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