Warehouse Operations Associate

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 5,800 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset.

We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

Job Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Operations Associate is responsible for creating a functional work environment via maintenance of the warehouse, inventory and data entry.

Responsibilities

* Greet all visitors to the warehouse and answer queries accordingly

* Communicate regularly with both management and technicians

* Greet and assess needs of all technicians

* Orient new technicians and out of town deployed technicians

* Communicate inventory changes, shortages to management and technicians

* Interpret and fill technicians material orders

* Answer all queries via phone, email or in person

* Complete stock handling of company assets including, but not limited to:

* Physically receive items into the stock

* Fill out necessary paperwork

* Label and face boxes accurately

* Stock shelves for easy identification and safety

* Participate in cycle counts or inventory spot checks and communicate stock levels to the supervisor(s)

* Maintain ease of accessibility, cleanliness and safety of stock acquisition for both warehouse staff and technicians

* Organize delivery of materials leaving the warehouse including palletizing, wrapping, communicating with delivery services

* Create, maintain and upload data in a timely manner including but not limited to sign out sheets, purchase order receiving, client receiving, material order logs, ship requests for material transfers and tracking

* Upload all information and documents into centralized database for easy access to the materials team and auditors

* Look for opportunities and make recommendations for cost saving initiatives

* Enhance the Organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment

* Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL

* Conduct audits of the warehouse to identify any safety hazards both inside and outside the warehouse premises

* Mitigate any identified safety issues in a timely manner

* Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Personal Qualities

* Flexible - open to change & new information and rapidly adapts to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles

* Detail oriented - excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks

* Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision

* Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis

* Results focused - driven to achieve

* Interpersonal skills - able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business

* Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously

* Team Player skills - Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times

* Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial mind-set.

* Valid Forklift Training an asset

Qualifications

* Minimum 2+ experience with shipping and receiving, stock keeping, and managing inventory

* Experience with Telecom materials is an asset

* Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel

* Highly developed data entry skills with both speed and accuracy

* Able to carry and lift product exceeding 30 lbs.

* Normal color vision to work with color-coded wiring

Working Conditions

* Normal office environment.

* General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.

* Some minimal overnight travel may be required.