Warehouse WorkerMatthews International
Job Summary
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.
· 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.








