Warehouse Specialist Trainee (Variable)

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Austin, Texas is seeking candidates for a warehouse position tailored for blind and/or visually impaired individuals. The role involves accurately counting and delivering orders, quality checking, and restocking. Candidates must demonstrate good time management, manual dexterity, and effective communication skills. Physical demands include lifting boxes up to 75 pounds and standing for extended periods. This is a unique opportunity to gain skills while supporting an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Good time management skills.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Accurately count and deliver orders to production areas.
• Construct and secure packing boxes.
• Quality check orders.

Skills

Team building skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Organizational skills

Ability to perform lead responsibilities as necessary

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accurately count and deliver partial, single and multiple box orders to the production areas
• Leave pallets neat with no loose product
• Calculate and balance a reasonable cartload of product
• Construct and secure packing boxes
• Quality check orders
• Correctly ship filled orders of various types
• Restock the production area

After orientation to the warehouse and an initial assessment of the candidate’s visual acuity and orientation skills, the candidate will experience various warehouse activities, such as picking, packing, shipping UPS ground and specialty orders, quality control checks, inventory, cycle counts, and returns.

The Candidate Will Have The Opportunity To

• Improve upon and experience new skills to assist them in working proficiently
• Put forth his/her best effort in each new task presented
• Develop a good attitude and working relationship with staff and coworkers
• Earn a proven track record of attendance and punctuality

Requirements

• Good time management skills
• Punctual and dependable
• Good manual dexterity

Skills

• Team building skills
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Organizational skills
• Ability to perform lead responsibilities as necessary

Personal Attributes

• Honest and trustworthy
• Respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Professionalism

Physical Demands

This position will require standing or sitting for extended periods, 7–8 hours in a normal day, lifting and moving boxes up to 75 pounds, and transporting 500+ pounds of product on carts.

Additional Notes

• Must pass background & drug screen

This position is available to blind and/or visually impaired individuals only.

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 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.