[nfbwatlk] FW: Seattle Lighthouse Clerk Job Announcements

Mike Freeman k7uij at panix.com
Sat Mar 16 03:28:33 UTC 2013


 

 

From: Don Helsel [mailto:DHelsel at seattlelh.org] 
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 10:45 AM
To: k7uij at panix.com; Glenn McCully
Subject: Seattle Lighthouse Clerk Job Announcements 

 

Hi,

 

I am attaching two job announcements at the Seattle Lighthouse. One is for a
BSC Clerk at our Joint Base Lewis McChord North Fort location and the other
is for a BSC Clerk at our McChord location. Both of these positions are
temporary.

 

Please forward these announcements as you see fit. I will paste the contents
of these attachments after my signature.

 

Thanks,

 

Don Helsel 
Director of Recruiting
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. 
Seattle, Washington
Phone: 206-436-2160  |   Fax: 206-436-2244
E-mail:  <mailto:dhelsel at seattlelh.org> dhelsel at seattlelh.org   |   Web:
<blocked::http://www.seattlelighthouse.org/> www.seattlelighthouse.org

Our Mission: To create and enhance opportunities for independence and
self-sufficiency of people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other
disabilities.

 

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Job Announcement

 

Title: Temp Clerk 1

Department: Base Supply Center

Reports To: Store Manager

Location:    JBLM McChord BSC

Hours:  Part Time, Monday to Friday

                

Summary: 

Supports the operation of a Base Supply Center selling products used by the
military to perform their duties.  This is a Temporary Part Time position. 

 

Responsibilities:

Product and Customer Duties

.       Greets customers.

.       Assists customers in locating product in the store.

.       Directs customer to appropriate person for non-stock or complex
requests.

.       Box/Pack customer orders

.       Assist customers in loading purchases in their vehicles or assist
with delivery requirements as needed.

.       Answer telephone and assist customer inquiries.

.       When backordered items are in, process paperwork to include;
pay-on-prepay, calling customer to pick up or arrange delivery as required.

.       Check expiration, rotate stock according packaging to sell off
oldest first.

 

Floor Duties

.       Re-stock shelves as freight is received.  Shelves should be full and
attract customers.  Products should not be placed too tight so it's
difficult to remove products.  

.       Assures Shelf Tags are present, readable, good condition and
accurate.

.       Labels shelves with Shelf (Price) Tags.  Uses sticker system to
identify back stock or multiple facings.

.       Identify and label AbilityOne products with shelf talkers.

.       Manage products that are out-of-stock. Check inventory quantity.
Check min/max. Flip shelf tags where products are sold out.  Move
neighboring products to cover empty shelves.

.       Maintain product quality and standards of the store by constantly
facing products, making sure older products are in front to get sold and any
carton/product damage should be fixed or reported for disposition.

.       Maintains professional appearance.  Represents LH and AbilityOne in
a positive manner.

 

Requirements:

Education

HS Diploma

 

Experience

No prior work history required - this is an entry level position.

 

Physical Demands

.       Must be able to lift up to 50lbs (box of copy paper) using safe
lifting techniques throughout shift.  Constantly, picking master cartons off
floor, onto carts, then unpacking to stock shelves.  Working on concrete
floors that may be uneven.  Standing, stooping, bending, stretching
throughout shift.  Physical demands are high throughout shift.

.       Must be able to safely use warehouse equipment, climb ladders and
load and unload delivery vehicles.  

.       Temperature fluctuates and is hard to regulate in extreme hot and
cold months.

 

Technical Skills

.       Ability to use a computer/keyboarding

.       Working knowledge of Zoom Text

.       Must be good with numbers.

.       Aptitude to perform basic math functions manually and with a
calculator.

.       Must be able to use office business machines and equipment (phones,
fax, copier, paging system)

 

Communication Skills

.       Should be able to communicate in a pleasant, polite, and
professional manner with both customers and co-workers.  Should be able to
answer routine customer questions and direct them to the appropriate person
for resolution.

.       Fluent English, written and spoken.

 

Training 

To prepare for promotions and growth, learning best practices, becoming
proficient in job duties, communicating well with your supervisor and
demonstrating excellent dependability will make you promotable either within
your store or other BSC locations.

 

Professionalism

.       We represent The Lighthouse for the Blind, the AbilityOne program,
NIB and all other non-profit agencies devoted to blind and low-vision
missions.

.       Keep your customers happy always.  Guide them.

.       Customers must be satisfied.  Must patiently listen, listen, listen.
Customers should be treated with respect at all times.  Take time to talk
with customers, new products, how cool something is, etc.

 

Mission

.       Commitment to LH mission.

.       Desire to participate/engage in community - volunteer work, etc.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs at 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

 

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Job Announcement

 

Title: Temp Clerk 1

Department: Base Supply Center

Reports To: Store Manager

Location:    JBLM North Fort BSC

Hours:  Part Time, Monday to Friday

                

Summary: 

Supports the operation of a Base Supply Center selling products used by the
military to perform their duties.  This is a Temporary Part Time position. 

 

Responsibilities:

Product and Customer Duties

.       Greets customers.

.       Assists customers in locating product in the store.

.       Directs customer to appropriate person for non-stock or complex
requests.

.       Box/Pack customer orders

.       Assist customers in loading purchases in their vehicles or assist
with delivery requirements as needed.

.       Answer telephone and assist customer inquiries.

.       When backordered items are in, process paperwork to include;
pay-on-prepay, calling customer to pick up or arrange delivery as required.

.       Check expiration, rotate stock according packaging to sell off
oldest first.

 

Floor Duties

.       Re-stock shelves as freight is received.  Shelves should be full and
attract customers.  Products should not be placed too tight so it's
difficult to remove products.  

.       Assures Shelf Tags are present, readable, good condition and
accurate.

.       Labels shelves with Shelf (Price) Tags.  Uses sticker system to
identify back stock or multiple facings.

.       Identify and label AbilityOne products with shelf talkers.

.       Manage products that are out-of-stock. Check inventory quantity.
Check min/max. Flip shelf tags where products are sold out.  Move
neighboring products to cover empty shelves.

.       Maintain product quality and standards of the store by constantly
facing products, making sure older products are in front to get sold and any
carton/product damage should be fixed or reported for disposition.

.       Maintains professional appearance.  Represents LH and AbilityOne in
a positive manner.

 

Requirements:

Education

HS Diploma

 

Experience

No prior work history required - this is an entry level position.

 

Physical Demands

.       Must be able to lift up to 50lbs (box of copy paper) using safe
lifting techniques throughout shift.  Constantly, picking master cartons off
floor, onto carts, then unpacking to stock shelves.  Working on concrete
floors that may be uneven.  Standing, stooping, bending, stretching
throughout shift.  Physical demands are high throughout shift.

.       Must be able to safely use warehouse equipment, climb ladders and
load and unload delivery vehicles.  

.       Temperature fluctuates and is hard to regulate in extreme hot and
cold months.

 

Technical Skills

.       Ability to use a computer/keyboarding

.       Working knowledge of Zoom Text

.       Must be good with numbers.

.       Aptitude to perform basic math functions manually and with a
calculator.

.       Must be able to use office business machines and equipment (phones,
fax, copier, paging system)

 

Communication Skills

.       Should be able to communicate in a pleasant, polite, and
professional manner with both customers and co-workers.  Should be able to
answer routine customer questions and direct them to the appropriate person
for resolution.

.       Fluent English, written and spoken.

 

Training 

To prepare for promotions and growth, learning best practices, becoming
proficient in job duties, communicating well with your supervisor and
demonstrating excellent dependability will make you promotable either within
your store or other BSC locations.

 

Professionalism

.       We represent The Lighthouse for the Blind, the AbilityOne program,
NIB and all other non-profit agencies devoted to blind and low-vision
missions.

.       Keep your customers happy always.  Guide them.

.       Customers must be satisfied.  Must patiently listen, listen, listen.
Customers should be treated with respect at all times.  Take time to talk
with customers, new products, how cool something is, etc.

 

Mission

.       Commitment to LH mission.

.       Desire to participate/engage in community - volunteer work, etc.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs at 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

 

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