Warehouse Associate

AFL•Duluth, GA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and has grown to include every facet of the passive optical network, employing over 6,000 associates worldwide and consistently generating annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity! Job Summary Under the supervision and direction of the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for creating a functional work environment via maintenance of the warehouse, inventory and data entry. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and delivering training to warehouse staff to ensure safety protocols are upheld.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ experience with shipping and receiving, stock keeping, and managing inventory
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Telecom materials is an asset
Valid Forklift Ticket an asset

Responsibilities

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
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 collect sign out sheets
Create documents and training manuals on an as needed basis
Update documents as required including data changes
Train staff to locate and utilize documents
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
Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment
Act in capacity of First Aid attendant and create and maintain all first aid checklists and first aid kits
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
Support Warehouse Associate I functions when time permits
Support maintenance of high standards in housekeeping to promote safe work environment
Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned