*POSITION SUMMARY*

Matthews International is seeking a qualified Shipping / Receiving Supervisor to work in our Production Facility in the Richmond, IN area for our memorialization business segment. This position is responsible for Supervising and Coordinating activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on outgoing/incoming shipments.

Competitive Starting Salary plus full benefits starting day one which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Near site clinic, Guaranteed annual bonus, Flexible Saving Account (FSA), short and long term disability (after 90 days), life insurance, earned time off (starts accruing immediately), 401(k) retirement plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.

*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules. Will handle safety inspections to ensure company safety standards are met. Determines required space and notifies proper person if loads are not completed or need to fill space on loads. Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications. Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel if needed. Maintains vehicle maintenance report. Directs movement of shipments from shipping area to storage and work area. Oversees incoming and FedEx/UPS shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. Determines space requirements and position of incoming supplies. Designs location stocking. Inspects unloading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications and notifies proper person in case of damaged or incomplete orders. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team. Additional duties as assigned.

*QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS*

6 years progressive warehouse experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 years in a leadership role. High degree of proficiency Computer applications including SAP (will train). Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills. 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.

*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 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. Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and 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 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, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews Inter ational company.

http://matw.com/memorialization/

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.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond Indiana

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