Warehouse Associate

Matthews Memorialization; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Matthews Memorialization is seeking a dedicated Part‑Time Warehouse Associate for our Fontana, CA Distribution HUB. You will unload and load caskets, prepare items for delivery, and support various warehouse tasks to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires standing for 5–6 hours, lifting up to 100 pounds, and a basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools. We offer a team-oriented environment and opportunities to contribute across warehouse activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years warehouse experience required or equivalent.
• Ability to work 5–6 hour shifts while standing, walking, pushing, and pulling products.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading caskets and other memorialization products from various production facilities.
• Preparing products for delivery and unloading for storage.
• Scanning products, pulling correct orders and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

Position Summary

We consider our Warehouse Associates to be a vital cornerstone of our success. By maintaining the seamless flow of our day‑to‑day operations, they play a crucial role in empowering us to deliver unparalleled value to our customers. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Part‑Time Warehouse Associate to join our team at the Fontana, CA Distribution HUB.

Matthews International is a worldwide leader in casket manufacturing, providing the highest quality wood, metal and cremation caskets, as well as urns, memorial jewelry and other products to funeral home customers. This position will be responsible for unloading and loading new caskets onto and off our vehicles, preparation for deliveries, and providing support in diverse warehouse activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading caskets and other memorialization products from various production facilities.
• Preparing products for delivery and unloading for storage.
• Scanning products, pulling correct orders and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• 1+ years of warehouse experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work 5‑6 hour shifts while standing, walking, pushing, and pulling products.
• Regularly push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

Additional Qualifications / Requirements

• Basic proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills, including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning.
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization and with internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Physical Aspects / Work Environment

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance. 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.