CABVI is hiring a Material Handler I in our Utica facility. This position is responsible for the Movement of product from one location to another. Delivery of raw materials used for production and palletizing and shrink-wrapping of finished product. May use the following equipment: flat carts, hand trucks, pallet jack, shrink-wrap machine & Little David auto sealer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure production employees have ample raw materials to work. Provide additional work material as needed.
• Assist in production reporting to supervisor. Accurately record raw and finished product.
• Locate product on racking.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area.
• Keep workplace safe.

Requirements Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience on a manufacturing machine preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stack, fill and count products.
• May use flat carts, hand trucks, pallet jack, shrink-wrap machine and Little David auto sealer.

Benefits:

CABVI offers a generous benefit package along with a family friendly work environment. We offer three health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance. A retirement benefit through a 403(b) is offered to include employee and employer contributions. We also have paid time off, paid holidays, a fitness center accessible to employees, employer sponsored life insurance along with many other employee sponsored benefits.

CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a not-for-profit agency with professional and support staff who provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs annually to more than 2000 people who are blind and visually impaired in a nine-county area. We teach independent living skills, as well as orientation and mobility, and we offer low vision services, children’s services, and continually-expanding technology and employment programs. One facet of our employment services is Central Industries, the Association’s manufacturing division that helps support agency services. Our mission is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest levels of independence.