Material Handler I, Distribution

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2, 000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers, ” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

To perform assigned duties that supports the warehouse goals.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC

Monday-Friday 6: 00 AM – 2: 30 PM

No Travel Required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive & put-away of inventory
• Pick, pack, and process orders
• Stage & load orders
• Inventory & order auditing; including cycle counts
• Operate powered and manual material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment inside and outside of the facilities
• Perform Quality Assurance Audits
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisor and other team members.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Forklift Certification, RF and pick to voice experience preferred.
• One year work experience in a warehouse environment and intermediate computer skills to include internet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Bi-manual dexterity required. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)