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R-9922 Base Supply Center, Warehouse Clerk/Delivery Driver Moody Air Force Base Valdosta, Georgia Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)
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Position Number: 5366152
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Facilities Management

R-9922 Base Supply Center, Warehouse Clerk/Delivery Driver Moody Air Force Base Valdosta, Georgia Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

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https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

R- 9922 Reference#2191750545613

Posting Date: June 27, 2024

Blind or visually impaired candidates are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws.

POSITION: Base Supply Center, Warehouse Clerk/Delivery Driver

Moody Air Force Base

Valdosta, Georgia

Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)

Alabama Industries for the Blind partners with the National Industries for the Blind and the AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program exists to create and enhance employment opportunities for individuals that are blind and/or have significant disabilities as it promotes a workplace that provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job equal to those employees without disabilities. A reasonable accommodation will be provided to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

ABOUT ALABAMA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

The Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) is one component of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB), which is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Blind, Deaf, DeafBlind, multidisabled and their families.

Founded in 1932, AIB is the state's largest employer of persons who are blind or have significant disabilities. Mattie Smith's passion was to provide remunerative employment for women who were blind. Starting AIB meagerly with five donated sewing machines and five seamstresses, which would sew items for homemakers, AIB, experienced many products for the US Government, State and commercial customers including a contract to produce long neckties for each service branch. AIB has 315 employees that includes the manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama along with the operations of five Base Supply Centers in two states, which are located on Redstone Arsenal, Fort Novosel, Anniston Army Depot, Robins Air Force Base and Moody Air Force Base.

Partnerships help us reach farther and influence more people. Through long-standing partnerships with organizations such as National Industries for the Blind and the AbilityOne Program, we connect people who are blind or visually impaired with government service contracts nationwide, providing companies with skilled workers and advancing opportunities for visually impaired individuals. The AbilityOne Program, authorized by the Javits-Wagner O'Day Act and administered by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, is an employment program for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. Partnerships also make possible the production of more than 3,000 SKILCRAFT products including cleaning & janitorial, mattress & bedding, medical supplies & equipment, office products & equipment, paints & tools, and writing instruments.

ABOUT OUR MISSION

The Alabama Industries for the Blind's mission is to provide meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities in areas of manufacturing and delivery of service contract.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Warehouse Clerk/Delivery Driver will be responsible for the operation of our Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) Warehouse at the Base Supply Center.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role in operations of the Base Supply Center as you will be a part of the AIB team in producing high quality work. This position reports to the Store Manager - Base Supply Center, Moody Air Force Base.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate
Possess a valid Driver's License and be able to be insured by the AIDB insurance carrier.
Minimum (3) three years' work experience in shipping and/or receiving. One for one year of college in business area may be substituted for years of experience.
Must be physically capable of lifting, moving, carrying, and handling numerous boxes weighing up to 60 pounds on a regular basis.
Must be able to drive truck from 1 tons capacity to 4 tons capacity with up to six-wheel drive.
Must complete pre-employment drug screening to be eligible to drive an AIDB state vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum one (1) year of experience working with people that are blind, visually impaired, deaf, deafblind or have other significant disabilities.

Minimum one (1) year of work experience in a retail store environment.
Minimum one (1) year experience operating material handling equipment.
Minimum one (1) year of work experience on a delivery route.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must follow AIDB policies and procedures.
Must follow Robins Air Force Base guidance and regulations to maintain access to the base.
Must understand, support and follow the mission of the AbilityOne Program by remaining in compliance of statutory and regulatory requirements set forth in the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act. You are expected to conduct all business ethically and lawfully.
Attend conferences, in-service training and other functions as directed by supervisor.
Must possess computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and a Google Suite.
Must comply with all AIB safety requirements. This includes proper safe lifting techniques at all times.
Must follow the AIDB policies or procedures related to the operations of an AIB vehicle by retaining and submitting all receipts or invoices for gasoline purchases or emergency road repair.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and deal with changes in the work assignments.

Demonstrate a good attendance record. Must be available to work the regular work schedule and may be required to work overtime.

Perform your responsibilities that sets a good example for others to follow and demonstrate good leadership skills along with organizational skills.
Each employee should deal pleasantly and courteously with all of the AIB team to include customers, coworkers, Store Manager, Base Supply Center Coordinator, Sales & Marketing Manager and the Executive Director.
Operate material handling equipment to include a forklift and pallet jacks and be responsible for loading AIB vehicles to delivery products to the customer.
Follow instruction from Store Manager on coordinating a route schedule. Collaboratively work together to plan the route schedule and communicate delivery information.
Monitor the performance of AIB vehicles and report mechanical problems as soon as they are detected.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must complete a criminal history background check and be able to gain and maintain access to the military base.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for organization, upkeep and cleanliness of the warehouse area.
Maintain physical control of all inventory, materials and supplies of the warehouse for external shipping, external receiving and internal movement of goods.
Perform inventory cycle counts and perform periodic company physical inventory counts.
Through routine housekeeping by maintaining a clean and attractive working warehouse.

Must be able to operate material handling equipment to include a forklift and pallet jacks and be responsible for unloading freight carriers and placing merchandise into proper storage area.
Inspection of items, reconciling shipping documents with purchasing records and maintain all required documentation with data entry of all inventory and warehouse materials.
Responsible for resolving shipping discrepancies working with staff, accounts payable clerk and vendor.
Maintain hazardous material records in compliance with military, federal, state and AIDB requirements.
Assemble, sort repackage and generally prepare merchandise for placement on the shelves in the Base Supply Center and bulk sales areas.
Must be able to drive trucks from 1 to 4 tons capacity with up to six-wheel drive to pick up and transport materials, supplies and equipment to customers.
Assist the Store Clerk with inventory, price and restock merchandise displays and shelves, change price tags on merchandise based on the price list, set up advertising signs and displays with merchandise to attract and promote sales.
Assist customers with package purchases in bags or cartons and assist with loading into the customer vehicle.
Assist in receiving, inspecting, labeling and preparing merchandise for shipping.
Transport materials, supplies, and equipment to customers and obtain applicable signatures for delivered materials and supplies.
Prepare trip and maintain accurate trip tickets, service reports and accident reports.
Assure cargo is loaded properly arranged, secured and that the vehicle is not loaded beyond its capacity.
Determine the best route to take to deliver the materials and supplies to avoid transportation damage.
Must possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, blind or deaf/blind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss.
Must attend Disability Sensitivity Training Class within the first six (6) months of employment.

SALARY: $ 16.01- $18.89 Scale IB Rank 34

This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Payroll Schedule - Semi-monthly, Direct Deposit is required

Deadline for Application: July 11, 2024

AIDB Benefits Summary:

Teachers' Retirement System https://www.rsa-al.gov/trs/
Supplemental Retirement Programs (RSA-1 and TIAA-CREF)
Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan https://www.rsa-al.gov/peehip/
Term Life Insurance
Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Paid Holidays)
Employee Assistance Services
Upward Mobility Program

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=3073&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=16564&PageID=1469