Warehouse Worker

About the Organization:

The Center for Vocational Rehabilitation (CVR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting dignity, independence, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities and mental health needs. Through vocational training, employment opportunities, and supportive services, CVR empowers individuals to develop skills, achieve greater self-sufficiency, and become active contributors to the workforce and community.

The Warehouse Worker performs a variety of warehouse, production, inventory, and shipping functions while supporting CVR's mission of providing vocational opportunities to individuals with disabilities. In addition to warehouse responsibilities, this position serves as a role model and mentor by promoting a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment where participants can develop vocational and workplace skills. The Warehouse Worker works closely with production staff and program participants to ensure quality, productivity, and safety standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse & Inventory Operations

• Load, unload, move, and store materials, products, and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct routine inventory counts.
• Organize warehouse areas to ensure efficient storage and accessibility of materials.
• Prepare orders for shipment, including picking, packing, labeling, and staging products.
• Complete shipping and receiving documentation accurately and timely.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts (if certified).
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and report hazards, accidents, or equipment concerns immediately.

Production Support

• Supply production lines with the materials needed to complete work orders.
• Assist with material handling and movement of finished goods between departments.
• Verify counts and quality of products entering and leaving production areas.
• Assist with packaging and fulfillment activities as needed.
• Support production staff in meeting quality and productivity standards.

Participant Support & Mentorship

• Work alongside individuals with disabilities participating in vocational training programs.
• Provide encouragement, guidance, and positive reinforcement while participants complete assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate appropriate workplace behaviors, safety practices, and quality expectations.
• Assist participants in developing vocational skills, independence, and confidence in the workplace.
• Communicate participant progress, challenges, and accomplishments to supervisors as appropriate.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment for all participants.

General Duties

• Participate in team meetings, training activities, and safety initiatives.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of warehouse, manufacturing, shipping, receiving, or inventory experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, professionalism, and the ability to interact respectfully with individuals with disabilities.
• Commitment to the mission and values of a nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a nonprofit, vocational rehabilitation, manufacturing, or human services environment.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience supporting, training, or mentoring individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of warehouse inventory systems and shipping procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and access warehouse storage areas.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities to safely perform job duties.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and light manufacturing environment.

Additional Information:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Setting: In Person
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

CVR is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay: $15.92 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16