Title: VIB Driver/Receiver - Norfolk - #BVIIR036

State Role Title: VIB Associate

Hiring Range: Anticipated salary starting at $38,460-low $50,000s commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: 

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Do you have delivery driving experience and experience with merchandise receiving processes?  If you have these and would like to work in a position making deliveries to US Navy ships, this might be the job for you!  

Job Duties:

*This position is subject to close 10-business days (excluding holidays) from the opening date”.

To employ and develop Virginians who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf/blind to achieve their desired level of employment through the manufacture and delivery of quality products and services.

We are seeking a Driver/Receiver - Norfolk to perform the following duties as assigned:

• Perform clerical and physical tasks in connection with receiving incoming shipments of merchandise. 
• Provide timely, courteous delivery of goods as needed to customers. 
• Responsibilities may also include:
  • Forklift operation and material movement,
  • Computer operation,
  • Providing customer service,
  • Stocking warehouse shelves,
  • and other duties in support of the operation of the Ship Store.
    
    

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to operate up to a 25ft Box Truck. 
• Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent Customer Service Skills. 
• Proficient computer skills. 
• Familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software. 
• Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision.  
• Ability to repeatedly and frequently lift up to 50 pounds and stand up to 8 hours.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack/ forklift.

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Additional Considerations

• General warehousing, delivery service and/or retail experience.

Special Instructions:

• Must be able to pass a DOD criminal background check required for access to the military base.

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 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

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.