What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Generalist position at Vibrant Works?
About the Company: Vibrant Works, a nonprofit organization, has been empowering individuals with vision loss since 1933. Formerly known as San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Vision Impaired, we are dedicated to providing rehabilitation services and employment opportunities for people who are blind or vision-impaired. Our mission is grounded in promoting independence, self-reliance, and inclusivity. Through meaningful work experiences, we continue to make a positive impact on lives.
About the Role: The Warehouse Generalist will work closely with all store personnel. They will assist in distributing, preparing, shipping, receiving, stocking and making deliveries. Will ensure materials are sorted and stored in the warehouse or stocked on shelves as needed. Will account for all merchandise delivered to customers and get proof of acceptance of these products.
Responsibilities:
- Receive documents from carrier and verify amounts.
- Record amounts of materials received in POS computer system.
- Keep shelves stocked with merchandise for customer purchase.
- Promptly delivers product to customers using a box truck or other vehicle.
- Verifies items to be delivered and obtains proof of delivery from customers.
- Prepares, packages and ships orders.
- Ensures work area is clean and organized.
- Records details of delivers by accurately maintaining the delivery log.
- Ensures vehicle is serviced as required.
- Assists with annual inventories.
- Assists in resolving problems concerning warehousing, shipping, receiving and issuing.
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory controls and inventory records.
- Demonstrates and embodies our values: Be Limitless, Be Resilient, Be a Team, Be People Centered and Be Trustworthy.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One year of warehousing experience.
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of basic math.
- Ability to speak and write English.
- Ability to operate forklift, pallet jacks, and dollies.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Certification of Forklift operations (Reach Truck and 3-Wheel Forklift) is required of all warehouse personnel, within 90 days.
- Ability to operate a computer and software, including UPS and Federal Express.
This job description does not imply these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operations of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.
Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, Vibrant Works gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. Information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.
Vibrant Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.