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Careers at Lions Services

Meaningful work, inclusive environment, and a team that values every person's potential.

Employment with Lions Services

Lions Services offers people who are legally blind various employment opportunities in a light industrial textile manufacturing facility. On-the-job training and mobility training are provided to promote a safe work environment within the agency.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available for industrial sewing machine operators, assemblers and packaging. Lions Services strives to reward hard work through upward mobility.

Lions Services is conveniently located near the University area of Charlotte, North Carolina, providing abundant access to frequent, convenient and affordable public transit.

We're proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. Many of our positions are great opportunities for people who live with blindness or low vision. We are also especially proud of our US Military Veteran employees.

Lions Services employee smiling while working at their station

Career Opportunities

We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment for people who are blind or legally blind as well as people who do not have a vision disability.

Production Department Team Leaders

Lead and support our production teams in a collaborative, structured environment.

Industrial Sewing Machine Operators

Operate industrial sewing equipment in our textile manufacturing facility with on-the-job training provided.

Product Inspectors

Ensure quality standards are met across our manufactured products.

Assemblers & Packaging

Assemble and package products with attention to detail and quality.

Warehouse

Support receiving, storage, and distribution operations in our warehouse.

Working Here

Our team enjoys a first shift work schedule beginning at 7:30 am until 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

  • First shift schedule: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
  • On-the-job training — gain practical hands-on experience and enhance overall performance
  • Mobility training to help employees independently navigate their surroundings

We're excited that the Charlotte Braille Trail will be cascading by our campus. Learn more about the Charlotte Braille Trail.

Employee Benefits

Lions Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to promote healthy outcomes
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for both medical and dependent care services using pre-tax earnings
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, paid by the company
  • Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — free and confidential counseling and assistance
  • 12 paid holidays and generous PTO accrual based on hours worked and years of service

Employee Experience Programs & Accommodation Services

We go beyond standard benefits to support our employees' whole lives.

Accessible & Adaptive Medical Station

Onsite medical station designed with accessibility in mind for employees with vision loss.

Transit Discounts

CATS and Special Transportation Services (STS) discounted tickets available via payroll deduction.

Free Onsite Tax Services

Annual personal income tax preparation services provided onsite at no cost to employees.

Mobile Library Visits

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library visits every 3 weeks, bringing books and resources to our campus.

Onsite Employee Canteen

Convenient onsite canteen for employee meals and breaks.

SSDI and SSI Wage Tracking

Support service to help employees navigate social security disability income and wage reporting.

How to Apply

Need assistance completing the application? Please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or call (704) 921-1527. The HR Department will contact you directly regarding the next steps in the process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lions Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic 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 opportunities.

Lions Services is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

US Department of Labor

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