Material Handler

Region NCE - SBU NCE Service - NCE Service

Vestas is a major force in renewable energy that develop, build, install and maintain wind turbines all over the globe. We currently have an opportunity for a Material Handler at our facility in Kannus, Finland.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe warehouse
• Receive inbound shipments from the central warehouse in Germany
• Receive return shipments from service vans
• Perform Pick, Pack and Ship
• Ensure a high delivery performance
• Ensure that the warehouse is lean, effective, and productive
• Start & follow up on initiatives

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent and 2-5 years’ experience with warehousing
• Forklift certificate
• Flexible approach due to occasional traveling
• Systematic and self-directed work approach
• Problem solving oriented
• Extensive background in collaboration and teamwork
• SAP experience (warehouse transactions)

Competencies

• Good English and Finnish language skills, spoken and written
• Motivated and engaged
• Methodical and structured approach to working practices
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Self-leadership skills, ability to prioritise workload to meet operational deadlines

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, dynamic, effective, and international work environment in the renewable energy sector.

We highly value a safety culture, initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will have good opportunities to build your career in Vestas, when demonstrating motivation, capacity and potential.

Additional information

Location: You will be based at our warehouse in Kannus, Finland.

If all the above matches your interest and qualifications, please apply no later than 31st of August 2025.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. And we might start conducting interviews already during the application period.

For further questions about the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Emmi Helenius at +358401589021 or eelhl@vestas.com.

Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely on professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, please remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation dates, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal details not relevant to the role, before submitting your CV. Please keep your CV focused on work and educational details, and the necessary information that we contact you (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.