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Production Material Handler

Production Material Handler

Travis Association for the Blind / Austin LighthouseAustin, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT TAB :

Travis Association for the Blind / Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do : LIGHT : L eadership, I ntegrity, G rowth & Innovation, H eart, and T eamwork.

TAB offers a variety of benefits to include : 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Responsibilities

  • Process production orders and incoming material in a timely manner.
  • Ensure production orders are pulled correctly, properly documented, and placed in the designated location for pick up.
  • Maintain and operate all TAB equipment and property in accordance with accepted TAB practices.
  • Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse.
  • Mechanically load or unload materials from with electric pallet jack.
  • Transfer product from different locations in the warehouse.
  • Replenish product in various production departments.

Qualifications

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Knowledge of safety around heavy machinery.

    • Skills

  • Basic Computer skills
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Time management
  • Electric and nonelectric pallet jack skills

    • Abilities

  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
  • The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternative form.
  • Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
  • The ability to stand for 7-8 hours a day.
  • The ability to lift 10-30lbs items / products repeatedly.
  • The ability to endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.
  • The ability to navigate safely in small or large areas / environment.

    • Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Forklift Certification or the ability to attain certification through the company's training

    • ADDITIONAL NOTES :

  • Background Check and Drug Screen required
  • Internal and external applicants accepted
  • Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

    • Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

    TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

    TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.

    EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit : www.dol.gov / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / pdf / eeopost.pdf

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