Receiving Supervisor

ABOUT US:Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork. TAB offers a variety of benefits to include: 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.Responsibilities· Supervise the warehouse specialists to ensure that warehousing tasks are being performed properly.· Performs a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding of TAB's storage plan. · Verifies materials and/or merchandise against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages.· Counts incoming stock for verification and after classification of the product.· Routes materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods.· Rearranges and takes inventory of stored materials.· Examines stored materials and reports deterioration and damage.· Removes material from storage racks and prepares it for shipment. · May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties.· Verifies that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents; ensuring that shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information, and loaded into transporting vehicles, and prepares and keeps records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests.· Verifies the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records; checking for damaged goods; ensuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment; prepares and keeps records of goods received. Communicates key company and department policies, announcements, and general information to employees using a variety of methods, to include: 1-1's, Huddles, Staff Meetings, Paycom. Writes and delivers feedback from Quarterly Check-In's and annual Performance Reviews; ensures department attains on-time completion of all Check-Ins/ReviewsRecognizes/rewards employees as appropriate.· Complies with and assists other employees understand and comply with TAB's Safety and Security policies and guidelines.· Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).· Other duties as assignedThe above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goodsKnowledge for providing customer and personal servicesComplies with safety requirements around heavy machineryPossesses basic computer skills Is able to perform basic math functionsPossesses moderate level of critical thinking skillsThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternate form. The ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, coworkers, and other departments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills· Strong ethics and discretion with confidential or sensitive informationAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently for self and team membersDemonstrates sound work ethicsPossesses cultural awareness and sensitivity Supervisory Responsibility· Manages team of receiving team membersCommunication & Contacts Required· Employees, departments, managers, & vendorsDecision Making/Judgment Required· Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company PoliciesMinimum Education and Experience · Highschool diploma or equivalent· Certification in material handling equipment preferredPhysical Requirements With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to:Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.The ability to stand or sit for 7-8 hours a day.The ability to lift 10-25lbs items/products repeatedly.The ability to endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.The ability to navigate safely in small or large areas/environment.Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 40% of timeTRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERADDITIONAL NOTES:Background Check and Drug Screen requiredInternal and external applicants acceptedVerifiable documentation of ability to work in the USIndividuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to applyTRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERTAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf