Driver/Warehouse Worker

Matthews International; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Matthews International is seeking a Delivery Driver in Whittier, CA. The role involves driving trucks to deliver and load/unload products, maintaining accurate delivery logs, and cleaning the warehouse. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and previous driving experience is preferred. Essential skills include self-motivation, teamwork, and effective communication. This position requires the ability to lift over 50 pounds and to work in diverse physical environments, including high noise levels and exposure to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous driver experience preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Must have current driver's license.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to deliver products.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Complete daily log book for deliveries.

Skills

Basic analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay rate: $22-24 per hour depending on experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives truck to deliver products.
• Loads trucks for delivery.
• Prepares products for delivery.
• Completes daily log book to record delivery activity.
• Unloads trucks upon arrival at drop-off location and distribution center.
• Cleans warehouse based on location and company compliance standards.
• Puts products away as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous driver experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 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.