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Job Summary

Optimum is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We're building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve. We're not the only ones who have seen it; we've recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers as well as by the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.Under limited supervision of the Logistics Supervisor, responsible for providing logistics support including picking, packing, assembly, sorting, shipping, and receiving of orders to meet productivity and quality goals. Assists with forecasting and requisition of serialized and non-serialized materials. Efficient in convertor staging and cleaning and screening processes.

Responsibilities

• Unloads, receives, stores, packages, loads, and ships inventory items (e.g., cable converter boxes, broadband modems, fiber cable, installation kit accessories, network system hardware, telephones and accessories for business telephony). This includes materials from vendors, distribution centers, depots, and retail stores.
• Prepare, maintain and file proper forms for material movement and transactions.
• Completes all necessary receiving and shipping transaction for accuracy. Tracks the movement of inventory items from the time items arrive to the warehouse to the time they are shipped.
• Records daily movement of inventory through the warehouse.
• Participates in the training of any Logistics Specialist I.
• Participates in periodic warehouse inventory and cycle counts by making and verifying inventory counts as well as investigating discrepancies. Orders, receives, stores, and maintains warehouse supplies.
• Responsible for proper vehicle operation including thorough pre/post-trips and record keeping.
• Responsible for safe, efficient, and accurate delivery of material and equipment
• Receives material and equipment from suppliers and maintains inventory control.
• Issues supplies to field personnel.
• Responsible for upkeep, preventive maintenance and calibration of vehicles, forklift, tools and warehouse facilities.
• Prepare damaged & scrap materials for off-site return shipping and repair.
• Clean, screen, and test bench customer premise equipment and power cords.
• Reconfigure / stage converters.
• Package kits for customer orders and bulk packaging of single inventory items for contractors or other warehouses.
• Forklift operation in according to safety protocol procedures including but not limited to daily checks, preventive maintenance and calibrations.
• Transports inventory occasionally to other warehouses or to customer locations using company vehicles.
• Performs additional logistics and warehouse operational duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence. 
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
• Skill in using a Windows-based computer
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to comply with all Company implemented safety procedures
• Ability to use any equipment in a safe manner as it pertains to job
• Skill in using small hand tools
• Ability to operate a vehicle and forklift in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Maintain regular attendance for hours assigned