Manufacturing Clerk

Company: AFL
Location: Kent
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL "Connect" you to your next career opportunity! We are seeking a full time Manufacturing Clerk for our AFL Hyperscale division in Kent, WA. Under general direction, the Manufacturing Clerk will provide administrative support to the manufacturing / operations department. Duties include supporting day-to-day operations such as consumables inventory control, administration and data entry. In this role, the incumbent will demonstrate consistent, reliable and accurate attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure with changing deadlines. In addition, display excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization. Responsibilities * Generate production performance metric report * General data entry * Generate forms and excel files * Maintain the training attendance lists * Support supervisors * Generate and maintain updated visual controls on the production shop floor. * Create and maintain the manufacturing data base for key process indicators. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date consumables inventory databases by utilizing cycle counts, system reports, physical count of inventory, and reconciliation of actual stock count * Generate purchase requisitions for consumables area. * Perform or coordinate various inventory reports such as usage patterns, days of supply, excess and obsolete etc. * Perform count adjustment approval management * Assist in the planning, organization and direction, if appropriate, of the physical counting and data entry activities required for physical inventory * Assist with new equipment receiving before entering to production area * Manage our Preventive Maintenance Software, creating and closing work orders to keep the manufacturing equipment up to calibration and well maintained. * Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED required * 1+ years of Data entry / inventory control experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Proficient with MS Office, Excel. * Effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks or requests in a fast-paced environment. * Accurate and prompt processing of tasks and transactions * Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Personal Qualities * Attention to detail * Picks up on new tasks quickly * Possess excellent collaboration skills to ensure good working relationships within the business unit * Strong problem solver; Ability to think outside the box and make suggestions for improvements with processes and procedures Working Conditions * Production area setting. Incumbent may be required to enter the shipping/receiving areas on occasion. * Lifting up to 50 pounds intermittently

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