Industries of the Blind

Image of employee hugging her guide dog - Industries of the Blind

Copyright 2007 - Industries of the Blind

Our Business
Image of employee working on laptop wearing a monocular - Industries of the Blind

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.

Career Openings at Industries of the Blind, Greensboro, North Carolina.
1.Sewing Machine Operators

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

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.

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)

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.

Congressman Melvin Watt Pays IOB A Visit!

On August 6th, 2008, North Carolina 12th District Congressman Melvin Watt visited Industries of the Blind, Inc. during his 12th annual "Trading Places" tour to meet our employees and see firsthand the quality products we produce. Betsy Thorne, IOB Executive Director, lead the facility tour pointing out key features and persons in each deaprtment.

In our Hydration Carrier area, Congressman Watt met Linwood Lynch, a 22 year employee, who instructed him on the operations of two automatic sewing machines, one to sew use and care labels and the other to sew the handle onto the hydration carrier. Both machines have been setup for blind employees to operate. The Congressman then took the time to perform both operations on several carriers.

In our Pen Department, the Congressman joined our hand pen assemblers and made several pens, keeping the ones he produced.

Industries of the Blind genuinely appreciates Congressman Watt's taking the time to visit our facility, listening to our ideas and concerns, and learning that people who are blind can be productive and vibrant contributors to our community. We hope to see him again soon.