Delivery Professional

Overview

We believe that our Delivery Professionals are the heart and soul of our business, serving as the primary ambassadors to our valued customers. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable PART - TIME Delivery Professional to join our team at our Hamden, CT Service Center.

Matthews International is a world wide leader in casket manufacturing, providing the highest quality wood, metal and cremation caskets and other products to our funeral home customers. This position will be responsible for the delivery of new caskets to funeral homes in the surrounding area using company box trucks and vans.

Work Schedule: 3 - 4 days per week; days may vary. Saturdays when needed. Estimated 25 - 29 hours weekly.

Shift

Hours:

6am - Finish. Our drivers are home early afternoons.

Starting Pay: $21 per hour.

• Drives truck to deliver products.
• Loads trucks for delivery.
• Prepares products for delivery.
• Completes daily log book to record delivery activity.
• Unloads trucks upon arrival at drop-off location and distribution center.
• Cleans warehouse based upon location and company compliance standards.
• Puts products away as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Independence:
As a Delivery Professional, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your daily tasks while being part of a motivated team that values your contributions.

Work Environment:
With our smaller warehouse, you will be working with only a few fellow co-workers in a relaxed, friendly work environment.

Work-Life Balance:
With our local deliveries, you can be home early afternoons, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Physical Activity:
Stay active and engaged on the job as you make a positive impact through your deliveries.

• Previous delivery driver experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have current driver’s license (CDL is NOT required)
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical, Drug Test and MVR Check.
• Maintain a safe driving record, demonstrating responsible and cautious driving behavior.

• 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 50+ pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews International is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the application process. If you require an accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact our Human Resources Team.