Warehouse Associate

The York Group, Inc. in; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the memorialization industry is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate for their Harrisburg Distribution HUB. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $20/hour, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for professional development, all within a supportive and motivating work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

Earned Time Off

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Dependent Scholarship Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous warehouse experience required.
• Ability to work 8+ hour shifts on your feet.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials into or from vehicles.
• Prepares products for delivery prior to loading.
• Maintains a clean warehouse and is aware of safety hazards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 2nd shift - Full Time Warehouse Associate to join our team at our Harrisburg, PA Distribution HUB.

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

Your responsibilities will include unloading and loading new caskets onto and off our vehicles. Additionally, you will be tasked with preparations for deliveries and providing valuable support in diverse warehouse activities. This is an afternoon-evening position, 3:30pm - 12am (Midnight) shift, Sunday - Thursday.

Our Warehouse Associates can expect to work 40+ hours a week. This position will have a starting hourly pay rate of $20-hourly.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are dedicated to not only providing fulfilling work experience but also ensuring your overall well-being. When you join our team as a Delivery Professional, you'll gain access to a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial health.

- Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.
- Earned Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.
- Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.
- Floating Holidays: We value your flexibility, and we offer floating holidays to suit your schedule.
- Financial Perks: 401(k) program, complemented by a company match, as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.
- Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and unloads materials into or from vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Prepares products for delivery prior to loading.
• Operates forklift successfully to assist in transfer of product.
• Scans product upon arrival and records data to maintain accurate inventory.
• Unload product and place in appropriate storage facility within warehouse.
• Pulls appropriate amount and type of product from warehouse based on shipping order.
• Maintains a clean warehouse; aware of potential safety hazards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

WHY CHOOSE US:

Independence: As a Warehouse Associate, 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.
Physical Activity : Stay active and engaged on the job as you make a positive impact in a warehouse environment.
Benefits: We offer our full time employees benefits from day one.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• 1+ years of previous warehouse experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work 8+ hour shifts being on your feet, walking, pushing, pulling products.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

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 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly 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 who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International 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.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
Nearest Secondary Market: Harrisburg