Warehouse Worker--Loader

Matthews International; Elberton (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the memorialization industry is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Elberton, GA. The role involves loading, unloading, and managing warehouse inventory while ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience and possess mechanical aptitude for using tools. Join a diverse workplace committed to equal opportunity and support for all individuals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous warehouse experience required.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite and Internet applications.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials into/from vehicles.
• Operates forklift successfully for product transfer.
• Maintains a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Job description

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

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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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 Memorializationis a leader in thememorializationindustry 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, ourEnvironmental Solutionsis 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.