Warehouse Associate

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.

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

 

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 Ticket an asset

 

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ 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 travel may be required.

 

Minimum Education

Preferred Degree or Type

B.A. or equivalent experience

Business Administration/Engineering

 

Disclaimer:  This job description does not constitute a “contract” between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.

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