We are excited to add this position to our growing team! LiveOak Fiber employees enjoy 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as bonus potential. At LiveOak Fiber, you will be part of a team that values your ideas, contributions, and career growth. Our offices are located just minutes from the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida and the gorgeous Golden Isles of Georgia. The following is an overview of the role and what we are looking for in a successful candidate.

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Position Overview & Purpose
• Field Services Logistics Assistant will support LiveOak’s Field Services warehousing and logistics operations.  This role is key to our success in the market, and we are seeking the very best to staff this position.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Supports daily inventory management of all tools, parts and materials pertaining to installation and repair.
• Produce and build install totes.   
• Stages ONT software updates.
• Supports oversight of inventory control, shipping, handling, receiving, and delivery of materials, as well as inventory database management.
• Operates shipping, receiving, and stocking of all inventory materials needed for the ongoing operation.
• Completes testing of reclaimed customer equipment.
• Maintains accurate records and database of inventory materials received, warehoused, and dispersed.
• Maintains sufficient inventory levels to meet demand while maintaining efficient inventory levels and highest possible inventory turns.
• Disperses tools and equipment to field service technicians and maintains employee buffer records.
• Supports process of quarterly and annual count of inventory items.
• Delivers materials to other Warehouse centers across the markets.
• Maintains open and professional communication with all staff, including management, independent contractors, technical staff, and administrative personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by field service management.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to lift, push, and slide boxes and inventory weighing up to 50 lbs, with some items. potentially weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification and operate as a forklift operator.
• Ability to continually stand, bend, pull, lift, pivot, sit, twist, and stoop as part of daily tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.


Basic Qualifications & Competencies
• Minimum one-year certificate from college or technical school, 3 to 5 years related experience. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.


Preferred Qualifications & Competencies
• Previous experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or inventory management in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, or related industry
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and practices
• Forklift certification or prior forklift operation experience
• Knowledge of safety protocols in warehouse operations


Physical Demands & Working Environment
• Walking- up to 40%
• Standing- up to 40%
• Reaching- up to 55%
• Lifting and/or bending- up to 55%
• Work environment- indoors and outdoors
• Able to lift 50 pounds or more
• Travel: up to 10% 

The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully. 

This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position.  The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment. LiveOak Fiber reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties and responsibilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. At LiveOak Fiber, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LiveOak Fiber is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  

Our workplace is committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment for all employees. Therefore, we maintain a drug-free workplace policy to ensure the well-being and productivity of our team.