Warehouse Specialist - Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse

ABOUT US:

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) 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, Travis Association 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.

TAB 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.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehousing duties that require an understanding of the establishment's storage plan. Work involves most of the following: verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting, and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods, rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials, examining stored materials, and reporting deterioration and damage, removing material from storage, and preparing it for shipment. This worker may operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties.

Responsibilities: (may be performed by some or all task levels)

· Performs a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding of TAB's storage plan.

· Verifying materials and/or merchandise against receiving documents, noting, and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages.

· Count incoming stock for verification and after classification of the product.

· Fold and/or package product according to specifications

· May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties

· Verify correctness by comparing items and quantities against placard and SCALE; checking for damaged goods; insuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to warehouse locations; preparing and keeping records of goods received.

· Count quantities of materials, parts, or products received.

· Confirm stock in the correct location with the proper condition code, and with the correct quantity.

· Perform cycle counts weekly, monthly, and quarterly.

· Counting all inventory to know the exact quantity in the entire warehouse (usually performed annually)

· Noting and reporting discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Ensure production orders are pulled correctly, properly documented, and placed in the designated location for pick up.

· Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse.

· Maintain and operate all TAB equipment and property in accordance with accepted TAB practices.

· Transfer product from different locations in the warehouse.

· Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

· Mechanically load or unload materials from with electric pallet jack.

· May operate hand or power trucks

· Preserves safe and clean work environment

· Complies with and assists other employees understand and comply with TAB's Safety and Security policies and guidelines.

· Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).

· Other duties as assigned

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

· Ability to operate and read a RF gun and computer

· Electric and nonelectric pallet jack skills

· Possesses basic math skills

· Basic computer skills

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

· The ability to navigate safely in small or large areas/environment

· The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

• Good verbal and written communication skills

· Able to read, comprehend and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternative form

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrates sound work ethics
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity

Supervisory Responsibility

· None

Communication & Contacts Required

· Employees, departments, managers, vendors

Decision Making/Judgment Required

· Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company Policies

Minimum Education and Experience

· Highschool diploma or equivalent

· Forklift Certification or the ability to attain certification through the company's training if needed

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to:

· Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.

· The ability to stand for 7-8 hours a day.

· The ability to lift 10-45lbs items/products repeatedly.

· The ability to endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 80% of time

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.

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf