Shipping Clerk jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Accurately select, package, and ship customer orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note : Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pick customer orders from finished goods area
• Process ecommerce orders based of specified method of packing depending on order type
• Audit orders : for picking errors, overages, weight errors
• Lift boxes onto and off conveyor belt; stack boxes in orderly fashion on loading dock and / or load into truck
• Assemble shipping boxes via carton erector, bottom taper or manually
• Maintain 5S in work areas
• Assist in other Operations areas as needed
• Participate in continuous improvement and other projects

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Shipping with PTL experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good PC skills
• Ability to read
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organization and follow through skills
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light manufacturing / warehouse environment constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
• Physical stamina to maintain adequate productivity rates
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to operate a pallet jack
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Incentive eligible position, based on achievement of company and store metrics.
• Opportunity to serve your community by taking advantage of volunteer paid time off and matching gifts donation to charity of choice.
• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley and Pura Vida products.
• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement.
• Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to work / life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services.
• DailyPay option for wage payment
• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (service and age requirement)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. For more information, please click the following links :

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Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Last updated : 2024-04-23