Material Handler (ACA) - 2nd Shift

AFL; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

AFL, a leading fiber optic cable and connectivity manufacturer, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Duncan, SC. You will handle, package, and transport materials, using hand-held scanners and Oracle data entry to ensure accurate inventory and timely shipping.

Responsibilities include material flow, cycle counts, and collaboration with multiple teams to support warehouse and manufacturing needs. Weekend availability and forklift experience are valued along with strong attention to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience (Propane and battery/electric sit-down) required.
• Safety rules and regulations compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; Oracle and scanners a plus.
• Clear oral and written communication with multiple levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and transport high value products; place into inventory locations using scanners and data entry.
• Support raw material cycle counts and material flow from Gateway to inventory.
• Update Excel spreadsheets and perform Oracle inventory transactions.
• Assist with incoming/outgoing WOP and WIP goods as needed.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to support warehouse and manufacturing needs.
• Cross-functional duties including gateway, stock, picking, receiving/inventory control, and shipping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Weekend flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

Handheld scanners

Excel

Job description

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 $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 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.

What We Offer:

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 3:45 pm - 2:15 am
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

The Shipping & Receiving associate will be responsible for the handling and transacting of materials and put-up in appropriate storage locations by use of hand-held scanners and manual data entry. Daily release of discrete jobs, maintain material flow from Gateway to be issued, update excel spreadsheets, inventory checks and adjustments, and conduct Oracle inventory transactions.

Responsibilities

• Safe handling and transport of high value, oversized manufactured products using mobile equipment Fiber put-up to appropriate inventory locations by use of hand-held scanners and manual data entry.
• Support of raw material cycle counts.
• Support of raw material supply/demand planning.
• Support of incoming/outgoing WOP and WIP goods.
• Interaction with multiple organization levels as needed to support warehouse and manufacturing needs.
• Cross functional responsibilities to include Gateway, stock, puller, receiving/inventory control and/or shipping to support the Warehouse/Logistics needs.

Personal Qualities

• Attitude – Maintains a positive demeanor while working under tight deadlines.
• Collaboration – Develops relationships across multiple business units.
• Organization/Work Management – Excellent ability to multitask and set priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. OR 1+ years of manufacturing experience
• 2+ years Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse – cross functional/ multi-department experience desired for maximum flexibility within the materials department.
• Minimum of 2 years forklift experience in warehouse environment (Propane and battery/electric sit-down models).
• Cycle count experience in manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Adherence to safety rules and regulations per company policy.
• Should be skilled in MS Office including Excel. Oracle and handheld scanner experience desired.
• Must be able to demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and interact with multiple organizational levels including management.
• Attention to detail and with error free results is critical.
• Flexibility to work weekends
• Leadership experience or qualities in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse/Office
• Operate forklifts and other machinery.
• Lifting.
• Monday - Thursday | 3:45 pm - 2:15 am