What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate/ Container Loader(Vehicle Export) position at Matus International?
Warehouse Associate / Container Loader
Full-Time • Overtime Available • Opportunity for Advancement
About Matus International
Matus International is a family-owned logistics and export company with roots dating back to 1994. Today we're 200 team members strong across seven offices, shipping vehicles, heavy equipment, and cargo to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean — and we're growing. As we expand, we need dependable people ready to grow with us.
Why Join Us:
Full-Time • Overtime Available • Opportunity for Advancement
About Matus International
Matus International is a family-owned logistics and export company with roots dating back to 1994. Today we're 200 team members strong across seven offices, shipping vehicles, heavy equipment, and cargo to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean — and we're growing. As we expand, we need dependable people ready to grow with us.
Why Join Us:
- Real growth, not just a job. We promote from within — reliability and hard work here can lead to team captain, supervisor, and beyond as we expand.
- Stability you can build on. Full-time, steady work with a company that's been around for over 30 years and isn't slowing down.
- Overtime pay. Extra hours on the schedule mean extra pay in your check.
- We invest in our people. Paid on-the-job training, safety gear provided, and a full benefits package.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with team members to safely and efficiently load at least 5 motor vehicle containers daily.
- Work Environment: All loading operations are conducted indoors within a covered warehouse facility.
- Partner with your team captain on daily container planning to arrange vehicles securely for damage-free loading.
- Construct vehicle loading ramps by cutting lumber, readying straps and hooks, and operating nail guns.
- Prepare required materials each morning in advance of loading operations.
- Safely run machinery and tools, including forklifts, yard movers, miter saws, and nail guns.
- Comply strictly with internal safety protocols and OSHA guidelines.
- Maintain an orderly warehouse and yard space while staging vehicles for upcoming shifts.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by management.
Who We're Looking For:
You don't need both of these — either background works:
You don't need both of these — either background works:
- Experience loading vehicles into shipping containers, OR
- Construction or carpentry experience with power tools (nail gun, miter saw) and building wood framing/structures.
- You'll also need to:
- Be comfortable working outdoors and inside containers in all weather conditions.
- Be able to stand, walk, and lift heavy items for extended periods.
- Speak both Spanish and English.
- Hold a valid forklift certification (preferred, not required).
- Bring strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork.
- Be available for a flexible schedule. This role is not a standard 9-to-5 — see Schedule below.
Schedule:
This role requires flexibility. We need someone who can commit to:
This role requires flexibility. We need someone who can commit to:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM to close (Evenings)
- Saturday: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Hours worked beyond 40 in a week are paid at overtime rates.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and want more than just a paycheck, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health,Dental amp; Vision insurance, plus additional supplemental insurances
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Vacation/PTO and Sick Time
- Safety PPE gear will be provided
- Water and ice station for daily hydration
Salary : $20 - $21