Logistics Specialist

Job Description:

At Sparklight, a Cable One brand, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.   

Sparklight is looking for a committed, proactive, helpful Logistics Specialist. You will join an expanding organization where you will use your talents to make a meaningful impact with your team and the more than 900,000 residential and business customers, we serve in over 21 states. The Logistics Specialist receives and tracks Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) inventory of data modems, phone modems, and video converters. This position will be responsible for cleaning, testing, and redistributing returned customer equipment to and from the Local Systems. 

What you will do to contribute to the company's success   

• Works with Local Systems and Corporate Departments to procure and distribute CPE inventory products. 
• Uses inventory software to order, receive, and release all warehouse products. 
• Completes and maintains appropriate shipping and receiving documentation. 
• Monitors CPE, plant material, headend equipment, and drop material stock levels to ensure timely re-order of materials. 
• Manually loads and unloads all truck deliveries and daily pick-ups.  
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and/or hand truck. 
• Processes all paperwork including billing of materials, purchase orders, sales orders, equipment transfers, and CPE monthly counts to be filed by the Local Systems and Corporate Office.  
• Performs accurate monthly and quarterly inventory checks.  
• Gathers, cleans, tests and redistributes returned Customer Premise Equipment to appropriate location and/or repair vendor. 
• Collects obsolete units and disposes of them following the appropriate company procedure. 

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.  
  Forklift certified preferred. 

Core Competencies   

• Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.   

• Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.   

• Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.   

• Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.    

Benefits  

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:   

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!   

• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)  

• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)   

• 401(k) - 100% company match (match program starts immediately, up to 5% of eligible compensation)  

• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection  

Additional Perks   

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)   

• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.   

• Associate recognition & awards programs  

• Advancement opportunities   

• Collaborative work environment   

Our Commitment  

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.   

Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.  
  

Pre-hire Processes  

Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.   

Individuals hired into DOT regulated positions must be able to meet and maintain the requirements under the Company’s DOT program, including successfully complete and pass a road test examination, driver’s record safety review, drug testing, DOT physical, and past employer safety performance history. In accordance with DOT policy, the Company retrieves driving records and randomly tests for illegal substances.

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