Industries of the Blind

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Our Business
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Because everyone has different capabilities Industries of the Blind (IOB) offers many employment choices. Full or part-time positions are available in manufacturing, warehousing, administration, supervision, and management.

At our manufacturing facility, employees assemble and package ball point pens, clipboards, brooms, mops, and other office and household products for government and commercial customers. Employees also sew military apparel and protective equipment for the Armed Forces. When necessary, equipment and work stations may be adapted to accommodate any special needs of employees. At our lamp distribution warehouse, employees manage an inventory in excess of four million light bulbs by using state-of-the-art computers and voice interactive technology. This center provides service to the military by storing, packaging, and shipping lighting supplies to government installations around the world.

What do we offer employees?
Full or part-time employment Variety of positions Competitive wages Medical, Life, and short term disability insurance Profit sharing plan Discretionary cash bonus Christmas bonus 8 paid holidays 2 to 4 weeks paid vacation Merit increases based on performance Opportunities for advancement Drug free workplace Work station accommodations Safety coordinator Participation in safety and ergonomic committees Clean, Well lighted work areas Monthly employee Communication meetings Optional Benefits Include: Supplemental Life Insurance Dental plan 403(b) Savings plan

List of current career openings
As positions become available, we will post them here for prospective employees to view. For more information on career opportunities with Industries of the Blind, Inc., please contact the Human Resources Department:

Fax: 336-274-7680

E-mail: humanresources@iob-gso.com

Career Openings at Industries of the Blind, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Our pay and benefits are competitive and the working conditions are excellent.

A NC drug screen is required. We are in AA/EEO compliance.

Application Form and Supplemental Documents are in PDF format. Requires Adobe Reader to view and print
Application for Employment (pdf file)
Supplement to Application Form (pdf file)
Voluntary Disclosure Form (pdf file)

If you are interested in a career with us, please stop by our location on 920 W. Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27403 to pick up an application or download one from this website.

Our Departments

Assembly Department
At Industries of the Blind of Greensboro, NC., our Assembly Department is a proud manufacturer of quality blind made products such as clipboards, archboards, mops, mop handles, paint rollers, paint roller kits, and trash bags. Our Assembly department also packages, labels, and distributes several types of household and industrial type brooms. Push brooms are also available.

Industries of the Blind Distribution Center At our Distribution Center, employees manage an inventory in excess of four million light bulbs and seven million springs by using state-of -the-art computers and voice interactive technology. This center provides service to the military by storing, packaging, and shipping lighting and spring supplies to government installations around the world.

Pen Department
At Industries of the Blind of Greensboro, NC., our Pen Department is a proud manufacturer of quality blind made ink pens such as the Aristocrat, Vista and Vista Gel, Dignitary, Biodegradable pens, Recycled pens, and our rubberized pens.

Quality Control Department
At Industries of the Blind of Greensboro, NC., our Quality Control Department inspects and approves all raw materials upon receipt and inspects completed products before shipping. Our products are of the highest quality and meet or exceed all government standards.

Sewing Department
At Industries of the Blind of Greensboro, NC., our Sewing Department is a proud manufacturer of quality blind made products such as cotton mopheads, moisture wicking t-shirts, and household string mops.

Textile Department
At Industries of the Blind of Greensboro, NC., our Textiles Department is a proud manufacturer of quality blind made products.This department manufactures complex products such as the hydration carrier for the MOLLE system and the JS List bag for the military. With very rigid guidelines to follow, they have become one of the leading manufacturers of these products.

Shipping Department
At Industries of the Blind of Greensboro, NC., our Shipping Department is responsible for the shipping of our products the most cost effective way. This department is also responsible for the 2 to 3 day turn around of most orders placed.

Senator Kay Hagan Visits IOB!

Senator Kay Hagan watching sewing of the JS List bag

On February 18, 2009, US Senator Kay Hagan toured our facility and had the opportunity to visit with people and get a first hand look at the quality blind-made products being produced in Greensboro. During her in-state work period, Senator Hagan took the time to hear our concerns and issues that are on most American's minds these days.

Betsy Thorne, IOB's Executive Director, led the tour and introduced Senator Hagan to several key people throughout the organization. Being on the Armed Services Committee, our military textile products were of great interest. These products go to directly support our nation's war-fighters. Senator Hagan got a first hand look at the making of our MOLLE hydration carrier, JS List bag, and moisture wicking t-shirt.

Senator Hagan was able to see that people who are blind can accomplish anything given the right opportunities. Industries of the Blind would like to thank Senator Hagan for her efforts and for seeing the great need for the AbilityOne Program.

Greensboro's local Fox News channel interviewed the Senator and then included video footage of her tour of our facility. To view the video segment, please follow the link Newsmakers - Senator Kay Hagan.