Material Handler - 1st Shift

Warehouse Job

Perform duties related to loading, unloading, receiving, and all other jobs related to daily warehouse activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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.

• Load and unload materials onto/from delivery trucks
• Sort, distribute and stock incoming materials, filling backorders and replenish stock as needed
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate inventory needs as necessary
• Sort and organize seconds inventory and process related paperwork
• Utilize Company delivery vehicles for local deliveries, pickups and miscellaneous errands
• Process front office requests such as delivery of office supplies, transportation of mail, etc.
• Utilize compactor to minimize scrap fabric and cardboard
• Replenish cardboard box supply and disassemble boxes for disposal
• Maintain organization of warehouse
• Assist in other Operations areas as needed
• Participate in the physical inventory process
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and support 5S initiatives

Education and/or Experience

• High school graduate preferred
• Warehouse and/or shipping 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.

• Basic PC skills
• Valid driver's license with good motor vehicle record
• Ability to read
• Strong team player with positive demeanor
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

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 environmentconstant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching

Physical stamina to maintain adequate productivity rates

Ability to operate a pallet jack and forklift equipment

Ability to operate Company delivery vehicle for local deliveries, pickups and errands

Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits

• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
• Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children

Income Protection

• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability

Retirement Plan

• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
• Strong line up of professionally managed funds
• Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
• 9 paid holidays a year
• Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities

• Voluntary Time Off

Holistic Wellness

• 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
• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement

Product Discount

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

• Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

Vera Bradley 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.

For more information, please click the following links:

Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)

Pay Transparency (in English)

Pay Transparency (in Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster

Right to Work Poster (English)

Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

California Privacy Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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.

Base Pay Range:

$15.96 - $23.94

Starting Pay:

Vera Bradley's compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.