Shipping & Receiving Assistant

National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Federation of the Blind is seeking a shipping and receiving assistant to support the Independence Market at our national office in Baltimore. You will pick, pack, and ship orders, handle inbound shipments, and track inventory.

You will use postage meters and shipping software, process returns, and assist with packaging for our Tools for Independence programs. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and flexible hours; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and work with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office 365.
• Ability to move fifty-pound packages multiple times per day.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Flexible schedule and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship orders for Independence Market.
• Receive inbound shipments and route to inventory.
• Use postage meter and shipping software to process mailings.
• Assist with product returns and resolving shipping errors.
• Maintain stockroom through organization and routine inventory.
• Deliver large packages to the post office.
• Run reports, print labels, and package items for programs.
• Manage Perkins Brailler inventory and scheduling repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow directions

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Tools

Windows OS

Office 365

Job 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 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is 42,000 to 47,000 dollars per year.

Please go to our benefits brochure to learn about the employee benefits offered by the National Federation of the Blind.

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 [e-mail].