Warehouse Associate

Matthews International; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Matthews International is hiring a Part Time Warehouse Associate for our Pell City, AL Service Center. The role involves loading and unloading caskets, preparing products for delivery, and training to embroider head panels.

The afternoon-evening shift runs 4pm–9pm (start after 3pm) with 25–29 hours per week and a starting pay of $19 per hour. Qualified candidates will have 1+ year warehouse experience, basic MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of warehouse experience.
• Basic MS Office, Outlook & Internet proficiency.
• Analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, planning skills.
• Good verbal and written communication, basic math concepts.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads caskets into/out of vehicles and secures with straps or padding.
• Prepares products for delivery prior to loading.
• Creates head panels for caskets using computer software (training provided).
• Unloads products and stores them properly within the warehouse.
• Pulls products from stock to fulfill shipping orders.
• Maintains a clean, safe warehouse environment; reports hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma / GED preferred

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

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. We are currently hiring for a Part Time Warehouse Associate for our Pell City, AL Service Center.

This position will be responsible for unloading and loading new caskets onto and off our vehicles and prepping outbound caskets for deliveries. Additionally, you will be tasked with making embroidered head panels (We will train).

SHIFT: Afternoon - Evening Shift. 4pm - 9pm (flexible on start time but will need to start at or after 3pm).

DAYS: Sunday - Thursday. Our Warehouse Associates can expect to work approximately 25 -29 hours per week. This position will have a starting hourly pay rate of $19/hour.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and unloads caskets into or from vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Prepares products for delivery prior to loading.
• Creating head panels for caskets using computer software programs (We will train.)
• 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.

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.
• Basic degree of proficiency in 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.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• 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, 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.