Handler, Material - LCI

Handler, Material

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels. 
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military. 
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Hazlehurst, MS

Monday-Friday 7:15 AM – 3:40 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Open containers.  Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.  Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.  Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area using hand truck or pallet jack.  Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled.  Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; good reading and writing skills. Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude. Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment quickly keeping downtime to a minimum.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training, preferred.
• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Open containers.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area using hand truck or pallet jack.
• Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Load truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together.
• Clamp sections of portable conveyor together or place conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Shovel loose materials such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels.
• Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. (Requires a company forklift license.)

• Maintains a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Interacts with co-workers in a cooperative and professional manner.

• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.                                                                                       

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)