VIB Production Associate I - #BVIIR032

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

10d • $20,000 - $30,000

About The Position

Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB), part of the Department for Blind and Vision Impaired, provides employment and development opportunities for Virginians who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. The Production Associate I supports timely and accurate fulfillment of goods according to customer requirements through production tasks such as folding, sorting, stuffing, counting, assembling, and packing goods and materials. Additional responsibilities may include production and material handling, safety, quality, housekeeping, and completing mandatory training. Other duties and projects may be assigned or directed by a supervisor.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no shift work or weekends and state holidays off. This position is nonclassified and exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act. VIB roles provide an annuity-based retirement plan (not VRS), leave and holiday pay, jointly paid health and life insurance, and optional employee-paid supplemental plans.

Requirements

• Experience with mail sorting and working around mail equipment.
• Professional attitude.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to multitask with little supervision.
• Basic hand dexterity skills.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to accept and embrace change.
• Ability to meet assigned fast-paced production goals.
• Ability to manage time, including work and attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with persons with visual impairments.
• Manufacturing work experience.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill goods accurately and on time according to customer requirements.
• Fold, sort, stuff, count, assemble, and pack goods and materials.
• Perform production and material-handling duties.
• Follow safety and quality practices and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Complete mandatory training as assigned and on time.
• Complete other duties or projects as assigned or directed by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Annuity-based retirement plan (not VRS).
• Leave and holiday pay provided by VIB.
• Jointly paid health and life insurance benefits.
• Optional employee-paid supplemental plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed