Warehouse Associate

Job Type: Location Type: Remote: open to residents of any country

 

About us:
Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We’ve grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as “Culinary Ambassador” promoting Japanese foods worldwide.

Since 2011, our affiliate, Yamasho Atlanta Inc. takes pride in providing a variety of restaurant items ranging from non-food to dry and frozen food products to our restaurant customers in its current location in Chamblee, GA. Today, The company is dedicated to meet and exceed the customers’ expectations and create an unique experience to our customers with the explosion of Japanese food and culture in America.

Benefits:
• Health and Dental Insurance for employees
• 401K with company matching, paid vacation and holidays

Location: Chamblee, GA

Hours: Sun: 2PM – 11PM; Mon-Thu: 12PM – 9PM; 1hr lunch; OT may apply

Essential Job Functions

• Pick and assemble orders as indicated on the pick list
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing accurate and timely assembling
• Support deliveries as a backup delivery driver
• Document, record, and complete driver log when making deliveries
• Stack and organize warehouse pallets
• Assist receiving with unloading, stocking, and inventory check in a timely manner
• Coordinate with salespersons to assemble urgent deliveries to customers
• Participate in the weekly warehouse meetings
• Provide logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Coordinate semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
• Other duties as required from manager
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to handle and move 50+ pounds assisted frequently
• Ability to sit in a car for extended periods of time
• Working Conditions
  1. Noise Level: Loud while indoors
  2. Required to wear insulated freezer suit while in freezer
  3. Freezing temperatures between -10 and -28 degrees Fahrenheit

Other Requirements

• Basic level English – Read/write/speak/listen
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and afterhours as needed
• Must be able to drive a stand-up reach forklift and sit-down forklift
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload
• High School Diploma required
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic mathematical knowledge – combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, weight, etc.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Japanese foods preferred

Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.
Yamasho ATL, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.