What are the responsibilities and job description for the Braille Production Worker position at American Printing House for the Blind?
Job Details
Description
Braille Production Worker
Who is American Printing House for the Blind?
Since 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and low vision.
There’s no other place like it. Creating things that make a real difference in people’s lives is what we do.
Mission: A world leader in empowering people who are blind or low vision by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and services for lifelong success.
ABIDE: Here at the American Printing House for the Blind, we live by the motto, “Welcome Everyone”. Many modern organizations value diversity and inclusion: we choose to go further, understanding that more must be done to foster a sense of belonging in our institution. To that end, we are committed to advancing accessibility and belonging, as well as inclusion, diversity, and equity in all aspects of our workspace, and to enriching our company with our distinct life experiences.
Compensation, Hours, and Benefits
New Hire Rate: $18.74 | After 45 days worked: $19.74
7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday (with every other Friday off)
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Accessible, Diverse, and Inclusive Workforce
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
- Health Insurance covered at 80% for employees – plans include family planning benefits
- HSA Plan and FSA Plan – both include company contribution!
- Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
- Health and Well-being initiatives
- 401(k) Plans with company match and immediate vesting
- Company provided Short Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance at no cost to employees
- Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Disability
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Collate, inspect, assemble, and sort braille printed materials.
- Operate equipment to reproduce braille books.
- Make and assemble cases; package materials.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience Requirements
- Must be able to follow detailed instructions, written and verbal.
- Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions and learn braille numbers
- Standing, stooping, bending, grasping, and lifting up to 20 lbs. or more occasionally is required.
Equipment, Machines, Tools, and Work Aids
Glue machines, thermoform, case making machine, and box machine
How to Apply
To apply: CLICK HERE. If you have trouble accessing the application through Paycom, please contact Zach Korby at zkorby@aph.org.
APH is a drug-free workplace. An offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test.
American Printing House for the Blind provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to disability status, race, color, religion, age, genetics, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Disability/EOE/AA/M/F/Vet Employer
Salary : $19 - $20