Shipping & Receiving Clerk.

About Us

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) is a non‑profit organization founded in 1934 to provide blind men and women with opportunities to learn skills and create products sold door‑to‑door. Today, TAB continues its mission by offering economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf‑blind through employment creation, sustainability, and improvement. The organization’s Core Values—Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork (LIGHT)—guide all activities.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee appreciation events
• Additional benefits

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and physical tasks related to shipping goods and receiving incoming shipments.
• Handle unusual non‑routine problems with guidance from a supervisor or other officials.
• Follow TAB’s established guidelines for day‑to‑day routine tasks.
• Remove material from storage racks and prepare it for shipment.
• Load trucks to ship products to customers and unload received products from trucks.
• Verify orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities against documents; ensure shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and loaded.
• Prepare and maintain records of shipped goods (e.g., manifests, bills of lading).
• Verify incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, or storage receipts; check for damaged goods.
• Identify received goods for routing to appropriate departments and maintain records of received items.
• Assist coworkers in understanding and complying with TAB’s safety and security policies.
• Demonstrate key behaviors aligned with TAB’s Core Values (LIGHT).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for efficient manufacturing and distribution.
• Familiarity with administrative and clerical procedures, including word processing and file/record management.
• Understanding of safety practices around heavy machinery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret information presented in writing or alternative formats.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrated sound work ethic.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary (standing or sitting) for 4–8 hours.
• Strong dexterity to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to stand for 7–8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift/move up to 10–35 lb as needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and adjust position for approximately 50 % of the time.
• Capability to work in extreme temperature conditions, both cold and heat.

Additional Information

• Background check and drug screen required.
• Both internal and external applicants are welcome.
• Verification of eligibility to work in the United States is required.
• Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply.