Assets, Inc.
Anchorage, AK
Established in 1980, Assets, Inc. is the 64th largest private employer is the State of Alaska, with a workforce of over 270 employees, 41.97% of whom are individuals with disabilities. Each member contributes to the local economy and plays a valued role in the community.
Four years after Assets opened its doors, a contract was signed providing janitorial services at the Anchorage Airport. This was a pivotal moment in the history of the organization as it was the first of many service contracts established between Assets and various entities. Today, these contracts provide a variety of employment options for over 200 employees, both disabled and non-disabled, in such environments as the Anchorage Area Commissary, Providence Hospital, and the Alaska State Court House System. Employees of Assets wash every dish at Providence Hospital, stock every shelf at the commissary and clean every square inch of the Courthouse and Federal Buildings!
Our Supported Living Services began in 1984, followed by Employment Services in 1986. Supported Living Services refers to any combination of skill building, coaching and resource coordination to assist individuals to live in their own homes. Supported Employment assists individuals to obtain and retain employment within local businesses. Assets currently partners with over forty local employers in hiring the right person to ensure job satisfaction for both the employee and employer.
Assets has embraced change and incorporated cutting edge thinking into its service delivery system. New understandings about how individuals with disabilities are best supported have been the foundation of our services.
Our overall purpose, for individuals with disabilities to thrive in and contribute to their community, inspires and challenges us each and every day. We invite you to join us in recognizing the accomplishments over the last 43 years, and in continuing our commitment to make an even greater difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in the 21st century.
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Anchorage, AK
8 days ago
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Vending Specialist
This position is designated under the AbilityOne Program and is set aside for individuals with significant disabilities. Our mission is to provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. 1-19 hrs/wk. $14.00 per/hr
In accordance with Assets, Inc. core values and mission, this position provides direct labor services for Assets, Inc. vending machines. This position is expected to provide all aspects of vending services and upkeep utilizing standard technical procedures for the industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Adhere to and demonstrates Assets, Inc. core values and mission in the performance of all aspects of this position.
- Provides direct labor in accordance with OSHA safety standards at the work site.
- Performs direct labor in the manner, which is required by the direction of site manager.
- Is responsible for keys that are issued, money in the vending machines and the sale items to ensure there is no theft or misuse by employees or customers.
- Performs stocking and cleaning of each vending machine.
- Throws away all boxes and trash and sweep area if necessary.
- Is responsible for shopping for items needed to restock vending machines.
- Maintain a professional appearance & attitude while shopping, stocking, and engaging with customers.
- Hand out a prepared survey and re-evaluate if items in the machines need to be changed.
- Performs and follows the policies set forth by Assets, Inc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Abilities
- Ability to match sample.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to manipulate different size and shape of product as well as tolerate frozen/cold food/beverage products.
- Be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High school education or six months in an employment position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills: Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print simple sentences.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Assets, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.