Delivery Professional

Matthews International; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Matthews International is seeking a dedicated Delivery Professional to join our Salt Lake City, UT Service Center. This full-time role involves delivering new caskets to funeral homes, supporting warehouse tasks, and providing excellent customer service on a daily route.

Shifts run Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays; hours are 6am to 2:30pm. Starting pay is $21 per hour, and drivers are home early in the afternoons. Benefits are available from day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous driver experience preferred; or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have current driver’s license (CDL is not required).
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical and MVR Check.

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 management, organized workspace.
• Serve customers with a friendly and welcoming attitude.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Delivery experience

Safe driving

Customer service

Education

GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

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 reliableFULL-TIME Delivery Professional to join our team at our Salt Lake City, UT 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: Monday - Friday (Saturdays on occasion).
Shift Hours: 6am - 2:30 pm. Our driver are home early afternoons.
Starting Pay: $21 per hour.

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.

WHY CHOOSE MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL:

Benefits: Matthews International offers benefits eligibility from day one including medical, dental, and vision.
Independence:As a Delivery Professional, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your daily tasks while being part of a motivated team that values your contributions.
Work Environment: With our smaller warehouse, you will be working with only a few fellow co-workers in a relaxed, friendly work environment.
Work-Life Balance: With our local deliveries, you can be home early afternoons, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
Physical Activity:Stay active and engaged on the job as you make a positive impact through your deliveries.

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.

Matthews International 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.