Warehouse Operations Associate – Salisbury, MD

BISM, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) in Salisbury seeks a Warehouse Operations Associate to support our cutting warehouse and delivery operations, receiving products, assembling orders for delivery, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, operating pallet jacks or forklifts, completing maintenance reports, and passing a background/credit check for government deliveries. A clean driving record and a DOT medical card are also required.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background and credit check due to government deliveries.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Maintain a clean driving record and a DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving products, in-check, and orderly assembly of orders for customer delivery or inter-departmental transfers.
• Ensure periodic scheduled maintenance is completed and reported.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment.
• Assist with inventory control in the warehouse.

Skills

Clean driving record

Basic math

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

DOT medical card

Material handling certifications

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, in office. Pay: $15-$18/hr

About BISM:

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) creates opportunities and independence for blind individuals of all ages through innovative rehabilitation programs, diverse career opportunities, quality blind-made products, and a variety of resources. Each year, BISM provides programs and services to more than 2,000 blind individuals and employs approximately 475 Associates across 12 facilities in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, and North Carolina, where we manufacture high-quality products

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Operations Associate will support BISM’s Salisbury cutting warehouse and delivery operations by assisting with receiving and checking incoming products, assembling orders for customer deliveries and interdepartmental transfers, and maintaining inventory accuracy. This role will operate material handling equipment and help ensure scheduled maintenance is completed and reported. It is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable using basic computer applications, performing basic math, and routinely lifting 50 pounds. Candidates must maintain a clean driving record, a current DOT medical card, and required material handling certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with receiving products, in-check, orderly assembly of orders, for customer delivery or inter-departmental transfers.
• Ensure periodic scheduled maintenance is completed and reported.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment.
• Assist with inventory control in the warehouse.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Possess and maintain a clean driving record.
• Basic math computation, Microsoft Excel, Word, basic computer, and reading comprehension skills are necessary.
• Maintains a current medical card and other requirements to operate a DOT registered vehicle.
• Maintains current material handling training certificates as required.
• Must be able to pass a background and credit check due to government deliveries.
• Must be able to routinely lift 501bs.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.