Job Details

BACKGROUND: Since 1952, Beacon Group has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Beacon serves over 2000 people with disabilities each year. Beacon provides job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment programs to assist the more than two-thirds of working-age people with disabilities who do not have a job. As a Beacon employee, you can be a part of delivering our mission and improving the lives of people with disabilities.

POSITION INTRODUCTION: We seek a reliable and detail-oriented person to be part of our warehouse team. Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse.

To support our mission, preference will be given to individuals with a documented disability. Beacon Group provides extra accommodation and supports to help people with disabilities be successful at their jobs.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages/salaries.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation, sick leave and extended sick leave plus holidays and floating holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards.
• Open bales, crates and other containers
• Maintains inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer. May also assist
• in counting of physical inventory
• Prepare parcels for mailing
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat, Sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Wear the proper safety equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Individuals with a documented disability encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to pass any background/drug screens.
• Candidate must have own transportation to/from work.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good communication, organizational, time management mathematical skills
• Dependable and Reliable
• Inventory, Equipment maintenance, data entry and computer skills may be required.

Because we participate in the Ability One program, preference will be given to individuals with a documented disability.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and we encourage all qualified females, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. If your disability requires accommodation, please discuss it with us as we are happy to work with you.