Material Handler (PREMISE) - 1st Shift

AFL; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-2-3 schedule

401K match

Professional development

Health insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable and related products in Duncan, SC. The Shipping & Receiving associate handles material transactions, uses handheld scanners, maintains inventory, and updates data in Oracle and Excel to ensure smooth material flow from Gateway.

Responsibilities include safe transport of high value items, participation in cycle counts, and collaboration across departments to support warehouse and manufacturing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1+ years manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse experience.
• Forklift experience required (Propane/electric).
• MS Excel proficiency; Oracle knowledge beneficial.
• Attention to detail and accuracy critical.
• Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safe handling and transport of high value products using mobile equipment.
• Support of raw material cycle counts.
• Support of raw material supply/demand planning.
• Interact with multiple organizational levels to support warehouse needs.
• Cross-functional tasks to support Gateway, stock, receiving/shipping activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing experience (1+ years)

Tools

Forklift (Propane & electric)

MS Excel

Oracle

Handheld scanners

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: 2-2-3 Schedule (7am- 7pm)
• 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.
• 2-2-3 Schedule (7am- 7pm)