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ABOUT US:

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Austin Lighthouse for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

Austin Lighthouse offers a variety of benefits to include: 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, merchandise, compiles stock records of items in warehouse.
• Counts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisition or invoice.
• Examines stock to verify conformance to specifications. Stores articles in bins, on pallet or on shelves, according to Austin Lighthouse for the Blind.
• Prepares periodic, special or perpetual inventory of stock. Requisitions articles to fill incoming orders.
• Compiles reports on use of stock, adjustments of inventory counts and stock records, damage to stock, location changes, and refusal of shipments.
• May cut stock to site to fill order.
• Transfer product for replenishment or deadstock, etc.
• Research product for resolving discrepancies.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective protection of data & property.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Basic Mathematics
• Knowledge of SCALE

Skills

• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Communicating effectively in writing and orally as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Basic computer skills in using Microsoft Excel.

Abilities

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternate form.
• The ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, coworkers, and other departments.
• Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
• The ability to stand or sit for 7-8 hours a day.
• The ability to lift 10-50lbs items/products repeatedly.
• The ability to endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.
• The ability to navigate safely in small or large areas/environment.
• The ability to become forklift certified within the company.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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