Title: VIB Supply Store Material Handler - # BVIIS067
State Role Title: VIB Associate
Hiring Range: Post mid $40,000s up to mid $50,000s commensurate with experience.
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
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.
Would you like to work in one of the best retail jobs in the country? A typical schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, no nights, no weekends, and no federal holidays! 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.
Job Duties:
The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) employs and develops 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.
VIB seeks a Supply Store Material Handler.
- Perform clerical and physical tasks in connection with receiving incoming shipments of merchandise.
- Perform deliveries of merchandise to customers.
- Responsibilities also include industrial power equipment such as ride on pallet jack operation, material movement, POS 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 such as cash register operation, customer service, stocking the sales floor and assisting the Brand Team.
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.
This position is located at the border of Washington, DC and Arlington, VA.
Minimum Qualifications:
Certification:
• Must be able to be certified and maintain certification by Pentagon 3rd party to operate industrial power equipment at the Pentagon.
Skills:
• Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software.
Abilities:
• Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand up to 8 hours.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack / industrial power equipment such as a ride on pallet jack.
Additional Considerations:
• General warehousing and/or retail experience.
• Experience working in a federal government environment.
Special Instructions:
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check for access to the military base.
This position is exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and is otherwise known as non-classified. Non-classified positions within the Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) are offered a competitive benefits package that includes an annuity-based retirement plan (separate from the Virginia Retirement System), 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.