[Jobs] What is this?

[Everett Gavel]

Edwin,

While I don't at all believe I'm being "judgemental"
here, I will say in reply to you that in an industry
which I thought "employs the blind," yes it's slightly
annoying to read their statement:

"Must be able to perform tasks which require visual
alignment of product or visual inspection of product
conformance to standard."


Just seems like they'd have found a work-around for
such a need by now, if they cared to.

They say it's for jobs that require "shading" checks
and quality control.  Fine.  I'll let that one go,
though it seems telling.  But then they say the
following, which I suppose should not surprise me:

"AIDB is sensitive to the needs of Blind or Visually
Impaired and Deaf or Hard of Hearing and will make
reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and
employees that do not impose undue hardship and are not
essential functions of the job."

So, does that mean that for "essential functions" they
won't make accomodations, which I would like to take
as, 'figure out a way it can be done by someone who is
blind.'



Ah Well, Thanks for the Reminder,
Everett
www.everettgavel.com


----- Original Message ----- 
O my,

Please let me know someone if my perception is wrong.

This is my personal oppinion and if not appropriate for
this list than no one comment and it will be forgotten.

This post did not have a vary warm feeling to me as a
blind person.

Acctually it gave me a bad taste in my mouth.



Established 1858

POSITION AVAILABLE


P. O. Box 698 · Talladega, Alabama 35161


R-1757  Position ID #800583
Posting Date:  August 8, 2007


POSITION:    Production Worker - Talladega

                        ALABAMA INDUSTRIES FOR THE
BLIND

(Production Worker may include all of the following
areas of work at the discretion of management:
Industrial Sewing, Broom/Mop Winding, Product Packing &
Distribution, Screen Printing, Paper Production, Ink
Jet/Toner Manufacturing or general manufacturing.)


Position Requirements:

·        Prior work experience in a manufacturing
environment.

·        Must be able to perform tasks which require
visual alignment of product or visual inspection of
product conformance to standard.

·        Experience in Industrial Sewing, Broom/Mop
Winding, Product Packing & Distribution, Screen
Printing, Paper Production, Ink Jet/Toner Manufacturing
or general manufacturing.

·        Must be able to follow written and verbal
instructions.

·        Must be able to produce high quality work and
meet demanding schedules and deadlines.

·        Must be able to deal with changes in work
assignments.

·        Must meet quality and production requirements.

·        Must follow AIDB/AIB policies and procedures.

·        Must be able to deal pleasantly and
courteously with supervisor and co-workers.

·        Must be able and willing to work overtime if
needed.

·        Must be able to work in an environment with
people who are blind and have other disabilities.

·        Must have a demonstrated good attendance
record.

·        Good hand coordination.



AIDB is sensitive to the needs of Blind or Visually
Impaired and Deaf or Hard of Hearing and will make
reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and
employees that do not impose undue hardship and are not
essential functions of the job.



Performance Responsibilities:

·        Inspect work when performing job duties for
shading, alignment, and or other visual qualities
required by contract specification or customer
requirement.

·        Work as a team member.

·        Meet Safety, Quality, and Production
requirements.

·        Follow established policies and procedures.

·        Move to various production operations and/or
departments as needed.

·        Cross train on other jobs as needed.

·        Other duties as assigned.



SALARY:      $7.51 - $10.24  Per Hour   Scale IB  Rank
00

                        Direct deposit is required.

This is a non-exempt position, and is subject to
overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.



DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:                       August
22, 2007