Warehouse Clerk - AIB

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION: Warehouse Clerk/Delivery Driver – Alabama Industries for the Blind Talladega Manufacturing Facility Talladega, Alabama

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, Deaf Blind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools - Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama - provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Warehouse Clerk/Delivery Driver role will be responsible for assisting in the operation of the manufacturing warehouse of Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB).

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role in duties of shipping and receiving of the warehouse along with deliveries to customers as you will be a part of the AIB team in producing high quality work. This position reports to the Supervisor, Warehouse Talladega Manufacturing Facility.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and be able to be insured by the AIDB insurance carrier.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in shipping and/or receiving.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, or have other significant disabilities.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a retail store environment.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience operating material handling equipment.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience on a delivery route.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative & Operational Excellence

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Suite, internet navigation, email, electronic file management, and basic software applications.
• Order Management: Maintain accurate record of inventory for external shipping and receiving and internal movement of goods.

Customer Relations

• Shipping and Receiving Management: Inspect items and reconcile shipping and receiving purchasing records, resolve shipping discrepancies, transport customer orders and obtain applicable signatures for deliveries.
• Delivery Management: Transport customer orders and obtain applicable signatures for deliveries, assure cargo is loaded properly, and must be able to drive trucks from 1 ½ to 4 tons capacity, maintain hazardous material records.
• Customer Service: Prepare customer orders accurately for pickup or delivery.

Inventory & Logistics

• Inventory Control: Participate in annual and periodic physical inventory counts, including re-supplying stock on shelves.
• General Support: Operate material handling equipment and perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Compliance, Professionalism & Safety

• Regulatory Adherence: Follow all AIDB policies and support the AbilityOne Program by remaining in compliance with the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act.
• Ethical Conduct: Conduct all business ethically and lawfully.
• Professional Attributes: Demonstrate a good attendance record, follow instructions, and deal pleasantly and courteously with the entire AIDB Team.
• Professional Development: Attend conferences, in-service training, and other functions as directed.
• Safety & Sensitivity: Comply with all safety requirements and attend Disability Sensitivity Training within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Cultural Competency: Develop an understanding of the cultures and needs of persons with sensory loss, ensuring all actions demonstrate respect.

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

SALARY: $16.66 - $19.66 Scale IB Rank 34 Direct deposit is required.

The work schedule is based on 8 hours each day with a total of 40 hours each work week. This is not an exempt position, and is subject to overtime of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The annual employment period will be 260 days to include AIDB Benefits as established by the President and the Board of Trustees.

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