Legally Blind Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Reports To: Site Supervisor

Department/Location: Norfolk Navy Mailroom / Norfolk, VA

Status: Regular/Full-time, Non-Exempt

NewView's Mission: We empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life.

NewView Values:

• Commitment to Empower
• Driven by Excellence
• Compassion is Key
• Leaders who Inspire

Position Summary:

Receive, sort, inspect, deliver and/or pick up mail, parcels, and packages as required by site.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

1. Receive, sort, inspect, deliver and/or pick up mail, parcels, and packages as required by site.
2. Process outbound mail.
3. Capture, review and submit performance metrics and provide reports to supervision.
4. Comply with the Quality Control Plan in the course of performing associated duties.
5. Comply with the established SOP at each work site.
6. Implement corrective measures as needed when issues/deviations from established performance standards are identified.
7. Maintain logs and other pertinent documentation as required.
8. Pull transaction summaries and furnish to the Mailroom Supervisor for required reports.
9. Inspect and clean government furnished equipment as required.

Qualifications (Minimum education, experience, training, licensure, certification):

• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to take direction.
• Possess a valid driver's license and insurance (personnel may be assigned to mail delivery routes FISCN NDW Joint Base Anacostia Bolling only) *This requirement may be waived for candidates who are legally blind.
• Be able to lift sacks and parcels weighing up to seventy (70) pounds.
• Be in good physical condition with the ability to climb multiple flights of steps and stand or up to three hours at a time with short breaks.
• Must be able to operate a Personal computer.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be willing to submit for and successfully secure a Secret Clearance.
• Must follow all company policies and procedures including departmental safety policies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Legal Blind strongly encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements:

TASK - OCCASIONAL1-33 % - FREQUENTLY34-66 % - CONSTANTLY67-100% - N/A

Standing - X

Walking - X

Sitting - X

Reclining - X

Change Positions - X

Reaching (extending arms and hands) - X

Reaching across machines - X

Handling (Grasp/Hold/Seize and Turn) - X

Finger (Pinch/Pick) - X

Feeling (Perceive Attributes of Object) - X

Crouching or Squatting - X

Crawling - X

Balancing - X

Stooping - X

Kneeling - X

Jumping - X

Climb Stairs or Steps - X

Scaffolding - X

In/Out of Machine - X

Ladder - X

Machine Control Operations

Arm/Hand - X

Leg/Foot - X

Firm Grasp (Use Pressure and Force) - X

Fine Manipulation - X

Write in How Much Weight Position Will Be Lifting - OCCASIONAL1-33 % - FREQUENTLY34-66 % - CONSTANTLY67-100% - N/A

Lifting/Lowering with hoist - X

Lifting/Lowering without hoist - X

Pushing/Pulling (Force) - X

Carrying - X

Exposure to Environmental Hazards - OCCASIONAL1-33 % - FREQUENTLY34-66 % - CONSTANTLY67-100% - N/A

Paint fumes - X

Chemical fumes - X

Contact with skin/eyes - X

Chock dust - X

Climate extremes (hot in summer and cold in winter.) - X

Please rate the overall physical requirements of the job by checking one of the definitions below:

• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
• H-Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, NewView Oklahoma gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. The information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.

NewView Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.