Warehouse Associate

Matthews Memorialization · Pell City, AL · Today

Management$19/hrInternship

Position Summary

Matthews International is a world-wide leader in casket manufacturing, providing the highest quality wood, metal and cremation caskets, as well as urns, memorial jewelry and other products to funeral homes. We are currently hiring for a Part Time Warehouse Associate for our Pell City, AL Service Center.

Job Responsibilities

Loads and unloads caskets into or from vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Prepares products for delivery prior to loading.
Creates head panels for caskets using computer software programs (training provided).
Unloads product and places in appropriate storage facility within warehouse.
Pulls appropriate amount and type of product from warehouse based on shipping order.
Maintains a clean warehouse; aware of potential safety hazards.
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
1+ years of previous warehouse experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Physical Aspects / Work Environment

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment may be high.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Our Warehouse Associates can expect to work approximately 25 -29 hours per week. This position will have a starting hourly pay rate of $19-hourly.

Schedule

SHIFT: Afternoon - Evening Shift. 4pm - 9pm (flexible on start time but will need to start at or after 3pm).

Days

DAYS: Sunday - Thursday.

Pay

This position will have a starting hourly pay rate of $19-hourly.

About the Company

Matthews International (MATW) is a company that is part of Matthews Memorialization.

EEO Statement

Matthews Memorialization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.