Warehouse Worker

Matthews International; North Elberton (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews International in Georgia is seeking a Warehouse Worker to support the arrival, departure and delivery of products. You will load and unload materials, install strapping, prepare products for delivery, operate a forklift and scan items for inventory.

The role requires basic MS Office proficiency, good communication, teamwork, attention to detail and flexibility for overtime in a fast-paced environment. Physical work in a warehouse with varying conditions is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years warehouse experience required or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and Internet apps.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication and basic math.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, with deadlines.
• Ability to operate forklifts and use basic tools.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from vehicles and secure with straps.
• Prepare products for delivery and load for shipment.
• Operate forklift to move products and assist transfers.
• Scan products on arrival and record inventory data.
• Maintain clean, safe warehouse and monitor hazards.
• Pull products from warehouse per shipping orders.
• Support additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

The Warehouse Worker performs all necessary functions for the successful arrival, departure and delivery of specific products within the business segment.

• 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.

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.