Inventory Assistant

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

The mission of the DHHS Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) is to enable people who are blind and visually impaired in North Carolina to achieve their independent living and employment goals. The primary purpose of the Business Enterprises Program (BEP) is to provide employment opportunities for legally blind individuals through the establishment of food service and vending facilities on government and private properties. These facilities are managed through agreements with the Division by trained and licensed blind entrepreneurs. The Business Enterprises Program administers the Randolph-Sheppard Act and applicable state statutes, which grant priority to blind vendors in the operation of retail facilities on government properties. The primary purpose of this position is to support the warehouse manager in the relocation and installation of vending machines; the installation and removal of food service equipment; and the shipping, receiving, and delivery of equipment.

Requirements

• Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• Must be able to safely lift more than 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, squat, lift, bend, kneel, climb stairs, lay down as needed for the job.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of related experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience in the vending and/or food service industry.
• Work or lived experience supporting or interacting with individuals who are blind or have visual impairments.

Responsibilities

• Compiling and inspecting shipping-related documentation.
• Unloading incoming shipments and reviewing their contents for accuracy.
• Packing stock in a neat, organized, and secure manner.
• Preparing outbound shipments in advance of scheduled delivery times.
• Delivering merchandise to Business Enterprises locations.
• Monitoring warehouse inventory levels to assess restocking needs.
• Conducting routine warehouse cleaning and organization tasks.
• Ensuring adherence to established safety protocols.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees