Material Handling Laborer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position title: Material Handler / General Laborer

Location and Department: Utah / Box Reclamation

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

NewView's Mission:

We empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life.

NewView Values:

• Commitment to Empower
• Driven by Excellence
• Compassion is Key
• Leaders who Inspire

Position Summary:

Inspect boxes for damage, ensure boxes have all parts (foam inserts, etc.). Paints boxes and cover labels.

Essential duties and responsibilities (3-5 core functions representing 80% of time spent):

1. Inspect boxes for damage.
2. Ensure boxes have appropriate packaging such as foam inserts or other packaging materials.
3. Prepare boxes for painting.
4. Paints boxes to cover all previous shipping or mailing labels.
5. May serve as back-up support to the Utah IRS Mailroom as needed.
6. Must wear the protective equipment required by the department.
7. Must follow all company policies and procedures including departmental safety policies.
8. Performs all other duties as assigned.
9. Responsible for providing materials and storage of finished goods to all workstations.
10. Ensures that workstations are not waiting for supplies, materials, and storage of materials. Ensure lines are always moving.

Qualifications (Minimum education, experience, training, licensure, certification):

• Must have HS diploma or equivalent.
• Previous general labor experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a security clearance.
• Legally Blind or low vision strongly encouraged to apply.

Overall physical requirements:

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are more than those for Light Work.

Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, NewView Oklahoma gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. The information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.

NewView Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.