VIB Delivery Driver/Shipper/Receiver - #BVIIR002

 

Title: VIB Delivery Driver/Shipper/Receiver - #BVIIR002

State Role Title: VIB Associate

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary mid $30,000s to low $40,000s

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Manufacturing opportunity at its best.  Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:00. 

No shift work, no weekends and all state holidays off.

Job Duties:

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.

We are seeking a Delivery Driver/Shipper/Receiver.

The purpose of the position:

• Provide timely, courteous delivery of goods as needed to customers.
• Receiving incoming material.
• Ship customer orders using UPS WorldShip.
• Other duties may also include forklift operation and material movement, providing customer service, stocking shelves, and other duties in support of the operation.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, including warehousing of product and maintaining inventory records.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.
• Shipping/receiving/warehousing experience.
• Good at multi-tasking with little supervision.

Skills/Abilities:

• Professional attitude as this person is the face of the Company in the public sector.
• Ability to operate up to a 26ft Box Truck along with Cargo vans.
• Ability to learn shipping programs, i.e. UPS World Ship.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software.
• Basic math and legible handwriting skills.
• Ability to learn general knowledge of products sold.
• Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand up to 7 hours.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack/ forklift.

Additional Considerations:

• General warehousing and/or retail experience.
• Military ID

 

Special Instructions:

Employees in non-classified positions within the Virginia Industries for the Blind are offered a competitive benefits package that includes an annuity-based retirement plan, leave, and holiday pay that is paid by VIB, as well as jointly paid benefits such as health and life insurance. Employees additionally may enroll in other employee paid supplemental plans.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

 

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