Shipping and Receiving Assistant

Shipping & Receiving Assistant

Operations

Description

The National Federation of the Blind is a membership organization of blind people from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As America's civil rights organization of the blind, the Federation is a coordinated network of skilled advocates, resources, and programs that raise expectations of the blind in society and create opportunities for blind people to live the lives they want. The staff of the Federation are central to the organized blind movement by providing support, professional expertise, and daily contributions to the success of the organization. Working under the direction of the Federation's elected President, the staff advise the organization's leadership and contribute to the vibrant, energetic, and collaborative culture of the organization that raises expectations throughout society.

Through its Independence Market, the National Federation of the Blind provides Braille and large print literature, long white canes, and daily living aids and appliances to the blind community. The NFB also supplies materials for several of our national education programs. In support of these activities, the shipping & receiving assistant helps with the daily shipping and distribution operations at the Federation’s national office. This individual fills orders, monitors inventory, and receives and distributes products and supplies. The shipping & receiving assistant maintains high levels of service for both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

· Pick, pack, and ship orders placed through the Independence Market.

· Receive inbound shipments and route packages to appropriate recipients or to inventory.

· Use postage meter and shipping software to process mailings, ship packages, and track orders.

· Assist NFB staff and members with product returns and resolving shipping errors.

· Maintain stockroom by organizing, cleaning, and inventorying items on a regular basis.

· Deliver large packages or mailings to the post office.

· Run reports, print labels, and package items for NFB’s Tools for Independence programs.

· Manage Perkins Brailler inventory by tracking equipment assignments and scheduling repairs, as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Ability to follow directions and perform work duties with limited supervision.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office 365 suite of applications.

· Ability to move fifty-pound packages multiple times per day.

· Excellent organizational and communication skills.

· Ability to work flexible days and hours.

· Active valid driver’s license desirable.

How to Apply

We seek individuals who wish to identify with a cause and to assist in advocacy for a group long denied equal opportunity to succeed or fail based on ability—instead they are all too often denied opportunity based on society’s stereotypes.

This job is open until filled. Applicants should send, preferably via email, a résumé and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: Human Resources, National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone 410-659-9314, extension 2413; fax 410-685-5653; email careers@nfb.org.

The National Federation of the Blind is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability. For more detailed information about our commitment to equal opportunity in employment, please email a request to careers@nfb.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• mailroom: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21230 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $47,000