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About the Role

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) is a non-profit organization founded in 1934. Our mission is to provide opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We are committed to growth and innovation, integrity, leadership, heart, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Process production orders and incoming material in a timely manner, following all accepted Company procedures.
• Prepare work orders by processing parts requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in staging area.
• Assure production orders are pulled correctly, properly documented, and final disposition to the production floor is correct.
• Mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Maintain and operate all company property and equipment in accordance with accepted Company practices.
• Follow all company Safety and personnel rules and regulations.
• Preserve a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
• Flexible and able to multitask on several different aspects of a project or on multiple projects.
• Able to take initiative to recommend projects, product improvements, or cost reductions.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Excellent communicator: able to understand instructions and communicate effectively.
• Strong mathematical and technical skills.
• Knowledge of safety around heavy machinery.
• Manual and electric pallet jack, and forklift driving skills.
• Strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours a day.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25lbs items at times.
• Ability to work with and around various chemicals.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 50% of the time.
• Ability to work in conditions with varying temperature, including cold and/or heat.
• Ability to navigate safely in small or large areas/environment.
• Able to work with minimal or no direct supervision.
• Background Check and Drug Screen required.
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US.
• Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Manual and electric pallet jack operation
• Forklift driving

Location

• Austin

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee appreciation events

About the Company

• Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1934.
• TAB provides 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: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

Equal Opportunity

• 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