Small Order Shipping Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

TAB offers a variety of benefits to include: 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees making sure that all shipped goods are placed in the proper locations and that daily tasks are being performed.
• Performs a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding of TAB's shipping/storage plan.
• Verifying materials and/or merchandise against shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages.
• Removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment.
• May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties.
• Verify that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents; ensuring that shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information, and loaded into transporting vehicles, and preparing and keeping records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of safety around heavy machinery
• Knowledge of WMS SCALE is preferred

Skills

• Basic Computer skills
• Basic Mathematics
• Critical thinking
• Time management

Abilities

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternate form.
• The ability to communicate effectively with manager, coworkers, and other departments.
• Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
• The ability to stand or sit for 7-8 hours a day.
• The ability to lift 10-25lbs items/products repeatedly.
• The ability to endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.
• The ability to navigate safely in small or large areas/environment.

Education Requirements

• • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Certified and/or be able to certify, on all material handling equipment used by the TAB.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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