The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Job Announcement
Title: Receiving Clerk
Department: Base Supply Center
Reports To: Store Manager
Location:
NAWS China Lake,
California
Hours: Thirty five hours a week
The
Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., a large non profit organization located in
Seattle, Washington, is opening a base supply sore at NAWS China Lake
Summary:
Responsible
for performing warehouse and inventory duties in a Base Supply Center (BSC).
Receives, inspects, labels and prepares all merchandise for sale. Supports customer service,
merchandising, store maintenance and cashiering functions as needed. Maintains a well-organized and
efficient workplace. Ensures that
products are brought to the floor in a timely and safe manner. As a team member, supports the
employment of people who are blind.
Assists others in performing their jobs as needed.
Responsibilities:
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Receives
merchandise, verifies and signs for delivery. Records receipt on daily log and
scans barcode to match with appropriate purchase order. Pull purchase order hard copy to check
for additional information.
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Inspects
product against Purchase Order description and verifies quantity ordered
matches count and pack slip printout.
Accepts receipt by saving record in POS system. Places received goods in designated
areas.
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Reports
any damaged merchandise, mis-shipped items or other problems by stating issue
on packing slip and faxing Òproblem sheetÓ to the Lighthouse for the Blind
(LHB) for action.
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Maintains
hazardous material records (MSDS) in compliance with military, federal, state
and LHB requirements.
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Generates
and applies bar coding labels if product is not scan-able. Keeps a log and reports barcode
problems so Purchasing personnel can remedy the issue prior to future receipts.
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Maintains
and files daily receiving logs with appropriate source documents. Records must be maintained and
accessible in compliance with LHB Records Retention Policy.
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Operates
material moving equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks and is responsible
for unloading freight carriers and placing merchandise into proper storage
areas.
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Fulfills
customer orders (as required) and processes sale through POS system. Receives payment and provides customer
with invoice or receipt.
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Inventories,
stores, prices and restocks merchandise to comply with BSC procedures.
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This
position is trained to fill in for all store positions. Can assist with special orders, sales,
customer service and the training of new personnel.
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Packs
customer purchases in bags or cartons and assists with loading into customer
vehicle as required. Or, if
delivery is required, then delivers order to customers as scheduled. Follows any guidelines, procedures or
restrictions based on individual store policy.
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Performs
routine vehicle inspections on company owed vehicles (truck, forklift). May schedule maintenance or repair work
so deliveries are not interrupted.
Prepares monthly reports that track vehicle condition, mileage and
expenses.
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Promotes
LHB mission by following any policies or guidelines established to create a
safe environment and enable accessibility to blind employees.
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Assists
with clerical duties and routine office functions as required.
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Performs
other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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High School Diploma.
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Three-five (3-5) years warehouse or inventory
experience.
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Computer experience with ability to use POS system
and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
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Knowledge of inventory basics with solid math skills,
accuracy and attention to detail.
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Current valid driverÕs license required. Must maintain good driving record and
have no major violations and remain insurable with LHB. This is a requirement to maintain
employment.
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Must be dependable, begin scheduled shift promptly
and have reliable transportation to work.
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Ability to deal pleasantly and courteously with
management, customers and co-workers by telephone, written correspondence and
in person.
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Proven ability to work as an effective member of a
team.
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Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.
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Prior work experience within a retail store or with
the military a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send cover letter and
resume to jobs@seattlelh.org or to:
The
Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Attn.: Don
Helsel
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington
98144
Telephone:
(206) 436-2160
Fax:
206.436.2244
TTY: (206) 324-1388
For more information about
employment at the Lighthouse visit our website: www.SeattleLighthouse.org