Warehouse Associate

Matthews Memorialization; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Matthews International is seeking a Part Time Warehouse Associate for the Pell City, AL Service Center. The role involves loading/unloading caskets, prepping outbound shipments, and creating head panels with training provided.

Shift is 4pm–9pm, Sunday to Thursday, averaging 25–29 hours weekly, with a starting pay of $19/hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1+ years in a warehouse; basic MS Office skills and strong attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of warehouse experience required; or equivalent education/experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Mechanical aptitude with tools and basic power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload caskets from vehicles and secure with padding to prevent damage.
• Prepare products for delivery prior to loading.
• Create head panels for caskets using computer software (training provided).
• Store products in correct warehouse locations after unloading.
• Pull required stock based on shipping orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment and report hazards.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic math

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Power tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

Position Summary

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 per 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.