Vib Supply Store Assoc - Material Handler - #Bviis067

Title: VIB Supply Store Assoc - Material Handler - #BVIIS067

State Role Title: VIB Associate

Hiring Range: The salary range will be $34,200 to upper $40,000s.

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired (NOVA)

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

"Would you like to work in one of the best retail jobs in the country? A typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30, no nights, no weekends, and no federal holidays!

Job Duties

You never have to handle cash in our stores. We operate stores in federal or military environments with a controlled customer base. Our stores sell office supplies, janitorial and cleaning supplies and other commercial items to our customers. If you excel in a retail environment and meet the requirements below, apply for this job today.
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.
VIB is seeking an VIB Associate / Supply Store Assoc-Material Handler to perform clerical and physical tasks in connection with receiving incoming shipments of merchandise. Perform deliveries of merchandise to customers.
Responsibilities include forklift operation, material movement, cash register operation, providing customer service, stockroom organization and flow of merchandise from the stockroom to the salesfloor. Other duties in support of the operation of the Base Supply Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge/Experience -
Skills/Abilities -
Proficient computer skills, familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office software. Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision; to lift to 50 pounds and stand up to 8 hours and to operate a pallet jack/ forklift.

Additional Considerations:

General warehousing and/or retail experience.

Special Instructions:

Fingerprint based criminal background check required for access to Federal Buildings and Military Bases.
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, Americorp, 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. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume 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

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.