VIB Production Associate IV - #BVIIC076 (Previous applicants need not reapply)
VIB Production Associate IV - #BVIIC076 (Previous applicants need not reapply)
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Title: VIB Production Associate IV - #BVIIC076(Previous applicants need not reapply)
State Role Title: VIB Associate
Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary mid $20000s to low $30000s
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Location:Blind & Vision Impaired
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Manufacturing opportunity at its best. Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00. No shift work no weekends and all state holidays off.
Job Duties:
*This position is subject to close 10-business days (excluding holidays) from the opening date.
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-ODay Act and the Ability One Program.
We are seeking a VIB Production Associate IV to work meeting customer orders by assembling sewing cutting and completing various textile products using industrial sewing and production machines.
Works with high level of proficiency to produce textile products. Patriciates in ISO Quality program by inspecting finished products and repairing or reporting defective products. Works with supervisor/team leader to coordinate production with delivery schedules. Assist in the storage/movement of new materials or finished products as needed.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge/Experience:
Proficiency and experience in operating in industrial sewing machines skillfully.
Proficiency and experience in sewing textile fabrication manufacturing or packing work orders for customers.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to exercise good hand/foot coordination.
- Able to stand 4-6 hours per days with repetitive lifting and bending.
- Ability to complete sewing projects independently.
- Ability to read tape measures and apply the information during cutting sewing or lamination of products good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to understand production schedules independently for on time shipping.
- Able to lift and move up to 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
- Ability to follow directions and work as a team player.
- Ability to use a Pallet Jack.
- Ability to read and understand work orders for packing and shipping.
- Ability to count and do simple mathematic problems for shipping.
- Ability to work independently in the safety wear department.
Additional Considerations:
- Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
- Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.
Special Instructions:
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.
Do you meet the following definition an individual whose central visual acuity does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses or whose visual acuity if better than 20/200 is accompanied by a limit to the field of vision in the better eye to such a degree that its widest diameter subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 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 Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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:
In support of the Commonwealths 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 .
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
