Production Associate

Join Allyant: A Career with a Purpose

Are you interested in a career that positively impacts the lives of people who are low vision and blind? Do you enjoy varied work tasks and not being tied to a desk all day? Allyant may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday Day shift. $16.20/hour. Must be available for some overtime based on contract deadlines.

Job Overview

The Production Specialist is a member of the Production Department and is responsible for the daily print production, document reproduction, packaging and shipment of alternate format documents and statements for the blind and partially sighted community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding Service Level Agreements (SLA) requirements for all customers, including required turnaround times and applicable document production standards.
• Operating binding and printing equipment.
• Operating manual and automated embossing equipment.
• Stuffing and packaging parcels.
• Receiving and shipping parcels.
• Reporting quality problems to the appropriate personnel for timely correction.
• Tracking time spent on specific transcription tasks in support of invoicing and human resources processes and through appropriate T-Base utilities, such as Big Time and JIRA.
• Assisting in other areas of the US Operations to ensure the timely completion and distribution of customer statements, as directed by the US Production Manager, Senior US Operations Manager, or Senior Employees under the direction of the US Senior Operations Manager.
• As time permits, completing the Braille Certification Training and any other training as deemed appropriate to the effective performance of the job.
• Maintaining work area in a safe and clean fashion and following all health and safety policies and standards.

Education/Experience

• A minimum completion of high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an office or production setting

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to stand while accomplishing tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a secured environment with no access to cell phones due to confidential information
• Needs to be able to commit to being at work daily
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of Braille would be an asset
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks of self and others and troubleshoot problems and issues
• Ability to work in a small team environment
• Ability to remain calm under the pressure of tight deadlines

Language

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Spanish or French would be an asset

Allyant is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. We value a diverse workforce and will provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment for meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged and welcomed. Appropriate accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any unique accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Ogdensburg, NY 13669 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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