Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse is Hiring a Warehouse Specialist Training (Variable) Near Austin, TX
Responsibilities
Accurately count and deliver partial, single and multiple box orders to the production areas
Leave pallets neat with no loose product
Calculate and balance a reasonable cartload of product
Construct and secure packing boxes
Quality check orders
Correctly ship filled orders of various types
Restock the production area
After orientation to the warehouse and an initial assessment of the candidates visual acuity and orientation skills, the candidate will have an opportunity to experience various warehouse activities as appropriate. The activities will include picking, packing, shipping UPS ground and various other specialty orders, quality control checks, inventory, cycle counts, and returns. The candidate will have the opportunity to:
Improve upon and experience new skills to assist them in working proficiently
Put forth his/her best effort in each new task presented
Develop a good attitude and working relationship with staff and coworkers
Earn a proven track record attendance and punctuality
REQUIREMENTS
Be able to show good time management skills
Be punctual and dependable
Show good manual dexterity
Skills The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
Team building skills
Effective communications skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Organizational skills
Ability to perform lead responsibilities as necessary
Personal Attributes
Be honest and trustworthy
Be respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Professionalism
Physical Demands This position will require standing or sitting for extended periods, 7-8 hours in a normal day, lifting and moving boxes up to 75 pounds, and transporting 500 pounds of product on carts. Additional Notes Must pass background & drug screen This position is available to blind and/or visually impaired individuals only. TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 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.