Warehouse Specialist

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected.

We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

We are Optimum, a cutting‑edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge‑watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We're building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We've recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers and by the Human Rights Campaign, Diversity Inc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.

Under limited supervision of the Logistics Supervisor, you will provide logistics support including picking, packing, assembly, sorting, shipping, and receiving of orders to meet productivity and quality goals. You will assist with forecasting and requisition of serialized and non‑serialized materials and be efficient in converter staging, cleaning, and screening processes.

• Unloads, receives, stores, packages, loads, and ships inventory items such as cable converter boxes, broadband modems, fiber cable, installation kits, network system hardware, telephones, and accessories for business telephony, including materials from vendors, distribution centers, depots, and retail stores.
• Prepares, maintains, and files proper forms for material movement and transactions.
• Completes all necessary receiving and shipping transactions for accuracy, tracking the movement of inventory from arrival to shipment.
• Records daily movement of inventory through the warehouse.
• Participates in the training of any Logistics Specialist I.
• Participates in periodic warehouse inventory and cycle counts, making and verifying inventory counts and investigating discrepancies. Orders, receives, stores, and maintains warehouse supplies.
• Responsible for proper vehicle operation, including thorough pre/post‑trip checks and record keeping.
• Ensures safe, efficient, and accurate delivery of material and equipment.
• Receives material and equipment from suppliers and maintains inventory control.
• Issues supplies to field personnel.
• Maintains, preventive maintenance, and calibration of vehicles, forklifts, tools, and warehouse facilities.
• Prepares damaged & scrap materials for off‑site return shipping and repair.
• Clears, screens, and tests bench customer premise equipment and power cords.
• Reconfigures / stages converters.
• Packages kits for customer orders and bulk packaging of single inventory items for contractors or other warehouses.
• Operates forklifts in accordance with safety protocol procedures, including daily checks, preventive maintenance, and calibrations.
• Transports inventory occasionally to other warehouses or to customer locations using company vehicles.
• Performs additional logistics and warehouse operational duties as necessary.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics.
• Skill in using a Windows‑based computer.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to comply with all Company…