Delivery Professional

Matthews International; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 37,608,000 - 43,626,000; Part time

Job summary

Matthews Memorialization in Memphis, TN is seeking a part-time Delivery Professional to join our team at the Memphis Service Center. You will deliver new caskets to funeral homes in the surrounding area using company box trucks and vans, with a focus on safety and customer service.

Work schedule is 25–29 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 7am to finish. Pay rate is $21 per hour, and drivers are home early afternoons.

Qualifications

• Delivery driver experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Current driver’s license (CDL not required).
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical and MVR Check.
• Maintain a safe driving record and responsible driving behavior.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new caskets to funeral homes in the surrounding area using company box trucks and vans.
• Assist in warehouse tasks: prepping, loading/unloading, inventory, and organized workspace.
• Service customers with a friendly and welcoming attitude.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Delivery experience

Valid driver’s license

Customer service

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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We believe that our Delivery Professionals are the heart and soul of our business, serving as the primary ambassadors to our valued customers. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Part - Time Delivery Professional to join our team at our Memphis, TN Service Center.

Matthews Internationalis a world wide leader in casket manufacturing, providing the highest quality wood, metal and cremation caskets and other products to our funeral home customers. This position will be responsible for the delivery of new caskets to funeral homes in the surrounding area using company box trucks and vans.

Work Schedule: Our Delivery Professionals can expect to work between 25 - 29 hours.
Pay Rate: $21 - hourly.
Work Shift: Monday - Thursday. 7am - Finish. Our Drivers are home every early afternoon.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of new caskets to funeral homes in the surrounding area using company box trucks and vans.
• Contribute to our warehouse operations as required, assisting in tasks such as prepping, loading and unloading caskets, inventory management, and maintaining an organized workspace.
• Service our customers with a friendly and welcoming smile.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous delivery driver experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have current driver’s license (CDL is NOT required).
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical and MVR Check.
• Maintain a safe driving record, demonstrating responsible and cautious driving behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous driver experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic degree of proficiency 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.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must have current driver’s license.

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 50+ pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally 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.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance. We achieve this by delivering products of exceptional craftsmanship along with value‑driven programs and services. Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International (MATW) company.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.