Assembler, General

LCI’s mission is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired through four pillars: employing individuals who are blind, building and distributing thousands of products, serving the federal government and military, and supporting efforts to end blindness forever.

About the role

The General Assembler role involves material assembly, equipment operations, quality-focused work, and multitasking in a safety-conscious, customer-driven manufacturing environment.

Location: Jackson, MS
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4 PM

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Follow standardized procedures to operate production machinery and assemble parts on an assembly line.
• Perform general manual activities and tasks in an industrial environment.
• Operate machinery to assist in the production process.
• Assemble materials and equipment as required.
• Meet daily production goals.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Complete equipment checks prior to the start of production.
• Perform manual dexterity work involving the use of fingers, hands, arms, and legs.
• Inspect, pack, and label products per customer specifications using safe work practices.
• Perform moderate lifting and prolonged sitting or standing.
• Contribute to a diverse team working toward a common goal.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Basic reading and math skills.
• Previous production experience.
• Three to six months of related experience and/or training.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Ten paid holidays annually.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• On-site Health and Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).