Warehouse Specialist

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse•Austin, TX

About The Position

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind 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, Austin Lighthouse 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 : L eadership, I ntegrity, G rowth & Innovation, H eart, and T eamwork. Austin Lighthouse for the Blind 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Flexible and able to multitask on several different aspects of a project or on multiple projects
Able to take initiative to recommend projects, product improvements, or cost reductions
Strict attention to detail
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Excellent communicator: able to understand instructions and communicate effectively
Strong mathematical and technical skills
Knowledge of safety around heavy machinery.
Manual and electric pallet jack, and forklift driving skills
Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
The ability to stand for 8 hours a day.
The ability to lift/move up to 25lbs items at times.
Be able to work with and around various chemicals.
The ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 50% of the time.
The ability to work in conditions with varying temperature, including cold and/or heat.
The ability to navigate safely in small or large areas/environment.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and ERP system (Syteline CloudSuite Industrial) is preferred

Responsibilities

Process production orders and incoming material in a timely manner, following all accepted Company procedures.
Prepares work orders by processing parts requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in staging area
Assure production orders are pulled correctly, properly documented, and final disposition to the production floor is correct.
Mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse.
Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Perform cycle counts.
Maintain and operate all company property and equipment in accordance with accepted Company practices.
Follow all company Safety and personnel rules and regulations.
Preserves safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat.
Perform other related duties as required.