Utility Lead - Shipping | OPGW

AFL Telecommunications, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Shift Premium for night shift

401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar

Professional development, training, &

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking an Inventory Control and S/R Utility Operator to support inventory control, shipping, and related Oracle transactions for OPGW and Alumoweld products. You will investigate discrepancies, train staff, and help ensure accurate inventory and timely ship moves.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing/inventory control, familiarity with ETQ/Oracle, and a safety mindset. Overtime and weekend coverage may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing, inventory control and safe forklift operation experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.
• Previous manufacturing/quality related experience in the cable industry.
• Oracle, QTS, and ETQ system knowledge.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word.
• Basic understanding of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) management systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate inventory inaccuracies, maintains temporary sub-inventory locations, determines root causes and trains staff as needed.
• Investigates and resolves operator transaction errors causing discrepancies; updates instructions.
• Monitors ETQ WOP/FGI requests and completes related paperwork and Oracle transactions.
• Knowledge and support of tactical scheduling of products for absences; assist in cycle count processes.
• Provide shipping support including scheduling, packaging, and related Oracle transactions.
• Maintain Material Coordinator and Shipping certification requirements.

Skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Procedure adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

ETQ

QTS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Category: Mfg/Production - Machine Operators

Requisition Number: MANUF009213

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Duncan, SC 29334, USA

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 $4B 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:

• 8% Shift Premium for night shift
• 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!

Job Summary

The Inventory Control and S/R Utility Operator (ICSRUO) will support all aspects of inventory control/material coordinator and shipping responsibilities for both OPGW and Alumoweld products.

Responsibilities

• Investigate inventory inaccuracies (negative values, missing inventory, etc.), maintains temporary sub-inventory locations (e.g. in transit, shipping, etc.), determines root causes and develops solutions; provides training to Inventory Control/Receiving/Operation associates as necessary.
• Investigates and resolves operations’ related operator transaction errors resulting in inventory discrepancies.
  • Identify gaps in operator transaction training and create or modify instructions as applicable to support accurate operator transactions.
  • Provide operator training as applicable
• Monitors ETQ WOP/FGI Requests
  • Investigates WOP requests to determine if subcomponent needs to be returned from DJ and/or Finished Cable needs to be completed with job.
  • Performs scrap transactions if WOP Request is denied
  • Locates and Preps reels for shipment to DC and/or FGI
  • Prepares paperwork needed for shipment and complete Oracle transactions
• Knowledge and support of tactical scheduling of OPGW and Alumoweld products as applicable in case of absences, etc.
• Investigate scrap rate/recycled sales relative to historical trends, production levels to identify outliers; escalates for further investigation as necessary. Draws scrap level projections and any other information required for S&OP consideration (scrap sale, accruals, etc.)
• Coordinates and/or performs cycle count process adjustment creation of and adherence to the monthly cycle count calendar.
• Provide OPGW and Alumoweld product shipping support to include ship schedule review, packaging, perform all associated shipping transactions, truck loading and all other shipping related responsibilities as needed.
• Investigate and resolve shipping related discrepancies.
• Perform and support transactions related to wire moves from one facility to another and continue weekend rotational support of the plant to plant shuttle.
• Maintain Material Coordinator and Shipping certification requirements.

Personal Qualities

• Self-starter with integrity and self-confidence, who can work with limited
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks while dealing with shifting priorities
• Self-reliant, with strong attention to
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and teamwork skills; comfortable engaging others as necessary to complete assignments.
• Ability to follow strict test procedures and maintain objective attitude towards testing
• Strong organizational and time management skills to schedule and monitor work activity and adjust as needed to meet commitments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and with customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of manufacturing, inventory control and safe forklift operation experience
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards
• Previous manufacturing / quality related experience in the cable industry
• Oracle, QTS, and ETQ system knowledge
• Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word and
• Basic understanding of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) management systems to include general safety rules, personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, behavioral based safety, incident reporting requirements, and environmental regulations
• Practical Understanding of EHS and quality systems

Working Conditions

• Factory manufacturing environment assigned to shift schedule that will include overtime and weekend coverage as business needs require. The work includes frequent lifting, walking, and standing; flexibility to provide support at multiple cable facilities (USAC and Ridgeview); as well as in an office environment.

Minimum Education
High School or G.E.D

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