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A Brief Overview
The Logistics Fiber Technician serves as the primary point of contact for fiber logistics operations and plays a key role in supporting the team to achieve project goals. Responsibilities include coordinating ordered fiber materials, ensuring accurate fiber charge-outs to appropriate accounts using the NISC software, and maintaining efficient workflows. The Logistics Fiber Technician collaborates with vendors, reviews and processes materials, manages work orders, and assists with scheduling fiber inventory. This role ensures fiber inventory accuracy through real time cycle counts and upholds a safe, orderly, and clean working environment. Additionally, the Logistics Fiber Technician interfaces with multiple departments, including accounting, engineering, and Fiber, as well as approved vendors and contractors, to maintain seamless communication and coordination. Cross-training on the electrical side of warehouse operations is required, with assistance provided as needed. This position demands a proactive and detail-oriented individual dedicated to supporting operational excellence and project success.

What you will do
• Gather materials for fiber jobs, load and unload trucks, sort fiber material and maintain fiber       inventory documentation. Using moving equipment such as a forklift, ensure that materials are   moved and stored in proper locations. Maintain the cleanliness, orderliness and safety of the   warehouse.
• Assemble, issue, receive, stock and retire fiber materials for line crew and contractors for jobs   based on materials list and according to proper procedures. Returns and retirements are to be   entered daily.
• Maintain needed documentation for the cooperative such as, but not limited to,   transfer/receiving paperwork, material paperwork, pick lists, work orders, etc. entering   information into accounting software.
• Process and file purchase orders and maintain active control of fiber materials on order to   ensure that fiber materials are available in sufficient quality and quantity that will enable   Cooperative personnel to render efficient and prompt service to the members. Advise   Warehouse/Inventory Supervisor of discrepancies between the purchase order and material   received and of any damages to assure proper receipt.
• Conduct fiber physical cycle counts and other fiber inventory audits as required or requested,   such as fiber, conduit, Gigaspires, etc., reconcile fiber inventory shortages and overages     reporting discrepancies, as necessary.
• Maintain accurate accountability of outgoing/incoming materials; requisitions with proper   description through Warehouse/Inventory Supervisor as needed. Make periodic checks of fiber   material and fiber supplies to maintain an average inventory and keep warehouse bins stocked   with regularly used fiber material.
• Evaluate items for salvage, return or retirement and restocks as necessary. Maintain fiber   storage yard and outside areas clean and free of debris, performing general housekeeping of   outside grounds of warehouse. Clean warehouse and keep free from hazards.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma High School Education Required or
• Associate's degree Business Administration, Engineering or related field Preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the    essential duties of the job
• 3-5 years' Experience with warehouse management, purchasing, inventory controls, and fleet     assets Required
• Working knowledge of fiber materials, electric materials, equipment, supplies, and apparatus   required for fiber construction, electric distribution and transmission construction,     maintenance and operations
• Must understand fiber staking sheets and computer-generated fiber material picking list   sheets
• Must have knowledge of both overhead and underground construction and maintenance of   distribution and transmission lines as well as RUS list of Material and Construction     Specifications
• Must have good communication, customer service and employee relation skills
• Valid Driver's License Upon Hire Required
• Forklift Certification within 90 Days Preferred

Physical Demands
• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Constantly
• Carrying - Constantly
• Pushing - Constantly
• Pulling - Constantly
• Climbing - Constantly
• Balancing - Constantly
• Stooping - Constantly
• Kneeling - Constantly
• Crouching - Constantly
• Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

About Lumbee River EMC

Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation is a member-owned, electric distribution utility serving more than 54,000 members across parts of Cumberland, Hoke, Moore, Robeson, and Scotland counties. LREMC has 118 employees serving more than 63,000 accounts. The Cooperative has annual revenues of approximately $150 million and a total utility plant in excess of $375 million. LREMC receives its wholesale power from North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation. LREMC is committed to providing electric and other value-added services that improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our dedicated employee team delivers high quality, competitively priced products and services. We are committed to continuous improvement and to make LREMC our customers' first choice. The Cooperative’s mission is “Safety & Members First!”.

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