Data Entry Operator
The Travis Association for the Blind / Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.
Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans. Our core values guide us in everything we do : Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.
TAB offers a variety of benefits to include 403(b) retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, employee appreciation events, and more.
Responsibilities :
- Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data
- Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors
- Review quantities posted the previous day
- Verify orders for discrepancies against inventory log or bill of lading to activate the dispute system
- Enter information / data from reports or bill of lading into the database
- Store completed documents in appropriate locations and date all incoming and finished documentation
- Locate and correct data entry errors or report them to supervisors
- Maintain logs of activities and completed work
- Select materials needed to complete work assignments
- Reclassify / recode products according to their condition code
- Activate the outbound process for automatic orders, priority orders, and disposition orders
- Keep in frequent communication with customers
- Complies with and assists other employees understand and comply with TAB's Safety and Security policies and guidelines
- Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as excel, word processing, managing files, and recordsPrinciples and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionActive ListeningTime ManagementCritical ThinkingCoordinate [people, resources, projects, etc.] by determining the time, place, and sequence of actions to be taken on the basis of analysis of dataOrganize material, information, and / or people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effortThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distractedAnalyze information, problems, situations, practices or procedures in order to : Define the problem or objective, Identify relevant concerns or factors, Identify patterns, tendencies, and relationships, Formulate logical and objective conclusions, Recognize alternatives and their implicationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to read, comprehend and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternative formAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficientlyDemonstrates sound work ethicsPossesses cultural awareness and sensitivitySupervisory Responsibility
NoneCommunication & Contacts Required
Employees, departments, & managersDecision Making / Judgment Required
Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company PoliciesMinimum Education and Experience
Highschool diploma or equivalentSome college preferred in Business Administration, Management or related fieldWill substitute 5 years of data entry experience in lieu of educationPhysical Requirements
With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to :
Prolonged periods of working on a computerAbility to be in a stationary position (stand / sit) for 4-8 hoursAbility to lift / move up to 15 lbs. at timesAbility to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 20% of timeAbility to work in conditions with varying temperature, including cold and / or heatAbility to walk / traverse large areas, such as warehouse environmentAdditional Notes
Background Check and Drug Screen requiredInternal and external applicants acceptedVerifiable documentation of ability to work in the USIndividuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply.
TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.