VIB Shipping & Receiving Associate - #BVIIR145 (Previous applicants need not rea
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Richmond, VA, United States
VIB Shipping & Receiving Associate - #BVIIR145
Previous applicants need not reapply
State Role Title: VIB Associate
Hiring Range: Up to mid $30,000s commensurate with experience.
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Location: Blind & Vision Impaired
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Manufacturing opportunity at its best! Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:00. No shift work, no weekends and all state holidays off.
Job Duties:
The mission of the Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is to employ and develop Virginians who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Deaf Blind to achieve their desired level of employment through the manufacture and delivery of quality products and services. We are seeking a VIB Shipping & Receiving Associate. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide on time and accurate shipping of goods as needed to customers.
Receiving incoming material.
Ship customer orders using UPS WorldShip.
Responsibility may also include forklift operation and material movement, providing customer service, stocking shelves, and other duties in support of the operation.
Keep supervisor abreast of inventory status.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor. Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge/Experience:
Shipping/receiving/warehousing experience.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, including warehousing of product and maintaining inventory records.
Skills:
Professional attitude.
Good at multi-tasking with little supervision.
Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software.
Basic math and legible handwriting skills.
Abilities:
Ability to learn general knowledge of products sold.
Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand up to 7 hours.
Ability to operate a pallet jack/ forklift.
Ability to learn shipping programs, i.e. UPS World Ship.
Ability to learn Inventory control programs.
Ability to adapt and change direction without issue
Additional Considerations:
General warehousing and/or retail experience.
UPS Wordship experience.
Powered Industrial Truck certification.
Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets.
Special Instructions:
This position is exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act ("nonclassified"). Nonclassified VIB positions have a competitive benefits package that includes:
Annuity based retirement plan (not VRS).
Leave and holiday pay provided by VIB.
Jointly paid benefits such as health and life insurance.
Optional employee paid supplemental plans.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted.
Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
Email: recruitment@dars.virginia.gov
Previous applicants need not reapply
State Role Title: VIB Associate
Hiring Range: Up to mid $30,000s commensurate with experience.
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Location: Blind & Vision Impaired
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Manufacturing opportunity at its best! Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:00. No shift work, no weekends and all state holidays off.
Job Duties:
The mission of the Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is to employ and develop Virginians who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Deaf Blind to achieve their desired level of employment through the manufacture and delivery of quality products and services. We are seeking a VIB Shipping & Receiving Associate. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide on time and accurate shipping of goods as needed to customers.
Receiving incoming material.
Ship customer orders using UPS WorldShip.
Responsibility may also include forklift operation and material movement, providing customer service, stocking shelves, and other duties in support of the operation.
Keep supervisor abreast of inventory status.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor. Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge/Experience:
Shipping/receiving/warehousing experience.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, including warehousing of product and maintaining inventory records.
Skills:
Professional attitude.
Good at multi-tasking with little supervision.
Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software.
Basic math and legible handwriting skills.
Abilities:
Ability to learn general knowledge of products sold.
Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand up to 7 hours.
Ability to operate a pallet jack/ forklift.
Ability to learn shipping programs, i.e. UPS World Ship.
Ability to learn Inventory control programs.
Ability to adapt and change direction without issue
Additional Considerations:
General warehousing and/or retail experience.
UPS Wordship experience.
Powered Industrial Truck certification.
Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets.
Special Instructions:
This position is exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act ("nonclassified"). Nonclassified VIB positions have a competitive benefits package that includes:
Annuity based retirement plan (not VRS).
Leave and holiday pay provided by VIB.
Jointly paid benefits such as health and life insurance.
Optional employee paid supplemental plans.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted.
Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
Email: recruitment@dars.virginia.gov