Worker, Utility

LCI; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

LCI in Durham, NC is seeking a dependable Utility Worker to support multiple production lines. You will perform any job in the assigned department during absences and assist in maintaining product quality and safe operations.

The role requires basic reading and math, prior production experience, and the ability to stand, walk, bend, and communicate standard methods to teammates. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:20 PM, with opportunities to learn and advance.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and math skills.
• Previous production experience.
• Must be able to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Requires the ability to bend from the waist to retrieve raw materials from pallets at ground level.
• Must be able to effectively communicate standard methods to complete all area tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and/or package product in department.
• Trained and able to run all machines in assigned department.
• Work at any of the assigned jobs as assigned.
• Complete special assignments.
• Work with Leads/Supervisor to verify quality product is produced in efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production experience

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Utility Worker

About Lci

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• 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.
• 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 Lci

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• 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.
• 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

• Assemble and/or package product in department.
• Trained and able to run all machines in assigned department.
• Work at any of the assigned jobs as assigned.
• Complete special assignments.
• Work with Leads/Supervisor to verify quality product is produced in efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Some education with basic reading and math skills.
• Previous production experience.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Requires the ability to perform all jobs in the assigned area.
• Requires the ability to bend from the waist to retrieve raw materials from pallets at ground level.
• Must be able to effectively communicate standard methods to complete all area tasks.

Why LCI?

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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