Warehouse Associate (Sun-Thurs | Day Shift)

About the role

As a Warehouse Associate at Batesville, you will be responsible for the safe handling of shipments, proper care and handling of inventory, and various other warehouse duties as required in our La Mirada, CA facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough inspection of each unit to ensure quality.
• Unload inbound and load outbound caskets quickly, accurately, safely, and damage free.
• Keep a clean and organized work area.
• Perform various warehouse duties as requested.
• Operate various power equipment efficiently and safely.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 1-year prior warehouse or related experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to drive a truck within facility confines and learn how to spot trailers.
• Dependable, honest, quick learner, good communication skills, and team player.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including any days, shift, and weekends to ensure customer demand is met.
• Ability to lift and/or move miscellaneous equipment and product weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently and over 100 lbs. occasionally.

Nice to Haves

• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform and interpret computer and RF functions.
• Ability to learn new skills at a fast pace.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to crouch, lift and/or move objects that are between 50-100 lbs.
• May require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Pay

The expected pay for this role is $19.77 per hour. Actual compensation within this range may be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage.
• Short-term disability and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous 401K Matching Program.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for development and advancement.

About Batesville

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love. With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems, and leading-edge technology solutions.

Our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What sets us apart:

• Making a difference by helping families honor the lives of those they love.
• Development is a priority, with learning and development opportunities from Day 1.
• Putting customers first and valuing the funeral professional’s role in serving families.
• Engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.
• Supporting our communities through fundraising events and volunteer programs.