VIB Supply Store Material Handler - # BVIIS067

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Arlington, VA

5d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is a dynamic, ever evolving $50+ million social enterprise that offers challenging careers including production, services, retail, sales, customer service, fiscal, procurement, technology, and quality control. VIB is ISO-certified and prides itself on satisfying its customers while saving them money and advancing its mission to create great jobs for Virginians who are blind (or sighted). The Virginia Industries for the Blind is an enterprise division within DBVI. VIB is an accredited affiliate of the National Industries for the Blind, and a manufacturer and distributor of products and services provided under the provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act and the Ability One Program. Would you like to work in one of the best retail jobs in the country? A typical schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, no nights, no weekends, and no federal holidays! You never have to handle cash in our stores. We operate stores in federal or military environments with a controlled customer base. Our stores sell office supplies, janitorial and cleaning supplies, and other commercial items to our customers. If you excel in a retail environment and meet the requirements below, apply for this job today.

Requirements

Must be able to be certified and maintain certification by Pentagon 3rd party to operate industrial power equipment at the Pentagon.
Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand up to 8 hours.
Ability to operate a pallet jack / industrial power equipment such as a ride on pallet jack.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check for access to the military base.

Nice To Haves

General warehousing and/or retail experience.
Experience working in a federal government environment.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical and physical tasks in connection with receiving incoming shipments of merchandise.
Perform deliveries of merchandise to customers.
Responsibilities also include industrial power equipment such as ride on pallet jack operation, material movement, POS register operation, providing customer service, stockroom organization and flow of merchandise from the stockroom to the salesfloor.
Other duties in support of the operation of the Base Supply Center such as cash register operation, customer service, stocking the sales floor and assisting the Brand Team.
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.