Worker, Utility

LCI; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-driven company dedicated to providing meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. As a Utility Worker, you will play a vital role in assembling and packaging products, ensuring quality and efficiency in your work. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills while contributing to a mission that transforms lives. With a supportive environment and a commitment to upward mobility, LCI provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on personal growth. If you are looking for a rewarding career where your efforts make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Basic Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Ten paid holidays annually

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site Health and Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Basic reading and math skills required.
• Trained to run all machines in assigned department.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package products in the department.
• Perform any job as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic math skills

Machine operation

Education

Some education

Job description

Utility Worker

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

1. EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
2. BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
3. SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
4. SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Perform any job in assigned department during employee absence and/or as assigned by department supervisor or designee.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 3:20 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assemble and/or package product in department.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Some education with basic reading and math skills.
2. Trained and able to run all machines in assigned department.
3. Work at any of the assigned jobs as assigned.
4. Complete special assignments.
5. Work with Leads/Supervisor to verify quality product is produced in efficient manner.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Why LCI?

1. Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit.
2. Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work.
3. Competitive salary and compensation.
4. Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.
5. 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans.
6. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
7. Ten paid holidays annually.
8. Paid Time Off (PTO).
9. On-site Health and Wellness program.
10. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.