Why consider working at Peruvian Connection – competitive salary (starting $15/hour) you'll be part of a dedicated team that delivers beautiful clothing, is local (won't have to fight or be stuck rush hour traffic), excellent work/life balance, has outstanding benefits, climate-controlled environment, family atmosphere, and growth opportunities.

Our headquarters are located on our owner’s family farm located twenty miles west of The Legends in the KC Metro area. Peruvian Connection has provided exceptional, artisan-made knitwear as well as coats, dresses, accessories, and home décor to discerning, educated customers in the US, UK, and Germany since 1976. Andean luxury fibers alpaca and Pima cotton, a sophisticated design and color aesthetic, and global, museum-quality textiles are the inspiration for our products. Peruvian Connection evolved from a catalog company to one of the early online fashion brands and is today the proprietor of seven full-line retail locations in the US and London. As an Omni channel retailer, we are one of the few brands offering original design, artisan-made apparel, with special attention paid to superb fit.

Peruvian Connection's roots are with cottage industry artisans in Peru and other South American countries, many of whom have been with us from the beginning, and we continue to support their work. Our customer demographic identifies with and appreciates this. Brand research tells us that our customer is also interested in the arts, reading, travel, education, fitness, and above all, authenticity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Packing Specialist

Essential Functions:

Pay close attention to detail, check to ensure that items being packed are free of any defects

• Check the invoice against the garment hangtags to ensure the correct item, including color and size(s), are being packed
• Check the ship via to ensure the correct box and packaging are being used
• Ensure that the packaging is neat, and secure

Prepare items for shipping, which may include ironing or pressing, steaming and/or folding

Prepare gift packaging for outbound orders as required, which includes making bows

Include all applicable information inserts in each outbound package

Other Duties:

Replenish packing supplies on the individual packing station daily (tape, care cards, special inserts)

Clean the surface of the packing station daily to ensure a clean, smooth working surface

Assist in returns, shipping, warehouse or receiving as required

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: None

Skills Required:

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately

Good spelling and grammar

Good reading skills

Physical Demands: Routine demands standing for entire shift, with the exception of breaks and lunch

Lifting to-20 pounds regularly (each order varies in weight)

Regularly pushing carts loaded with up to 35 pounds

Regular bending, stretching, and walking

Other Demands (when assisting in shipping, warehousing, or receiving):

Transporting boxes up to 20 pounds each

Lifting tubs/baskets up to 30 pounds each

Work Environment/Environmental Condition:

Exposure to alpaca wool fiber

Cardboard dust

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift (6:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
• Monday to Friday
• Saturday may be needed occasionally
• Starting rate $15.00/per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tonganoxie, KS 66086: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location (24535 McLouth Road, Tonganoxie KS 66086)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tonganoxie, KS 66086: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

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