Warehouse Associate

Matthews Memorialization; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews Memorialization in Plainfield, Indiana, is looking for Warehouse Associates to ensure efficient operations in our Distribution HUB. Responsibilities include loading and unloading caskets and preparing products for delivery. We offer full-time and part-time shifts with a starting pay of $20/hour, focusing on exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and warehouse experience, with the ability to lift heavy items and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of previous warehouse experience required.
• Ability to work 5-6 hour shifts on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading caskets and memorial products.
• Preparing products for delivery.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Position Summary

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 looking for both Full-Time and Part – Time Warehouse Worker to assist in our Distribution HUB, loading and unloading new caskets onto our trucks for delivery. 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 operations.

Shift Info and Pay

Shift Info and Pay Full-Time: This shift starts at 7am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday (with occasional Saturday shifts based on work volume), with a starting pay rate of $20/hourly. Part-Time: Flexible schedule, starting at 7am. Available to work 3-4 days or 5 days a week, ending around noon. $20/hourly.

Job Responsibilities

• You will be loading and unloading caskets and other memorialization products from our various production facilities.
• Preparing products for delivery and unloading products to be stored in our warehouse.
• Scanning products, pulling correct orders and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 5-6 hour shifts being on your feet, walking, pushing, pulling products.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Additional 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.

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.