Warehouse Associate/Driver (CDL B License Required)

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

 

Who we are:
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. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 7,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match

Location: San Diego, CA

Essential Job Functions

• Pick and assemble customer orders as indicated on the pick list.
• Load, unload, carry, and move products by using forklift, dolly, and pallet jack.
• Complete door-to-door deliveries by driving company truck or van on the assigned route(s).
• Maintain a clean driving record and safely operate the Company vehicle.
• Check and verify invoices with customers.
• Document, record, and complete driver log when making deliveries.
• Receive product deliveries and unloads delivery trucks in a timely manner.
• Inspect received products for damage and verify quantity accuracy, documenting any discrepancies accordingly.
• Accurately stock inventory in assigned warehouse location and rotate products to maintain a First-IN, First-OUT (FIFO) food storage system.
• Partake in warehouse upkeep and ensure the stockroom is clean and organized.
• Coordinate with managers and salespersons to assemble urgent deliveries to customers.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
• Participate in the weekly warehouse meeting.
• Adhere to Company attendance policies and designated work schedule to keep consistent and reliable attendance.
• Participate in the weekly warehouse meetings.
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on the weekend.
• Provide logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Obligation to answer all management as requested.

Physical Requirements

• Able to drive for extended periods of time.
• Able to work without sitting for extended period of time, including standing and walking.
• Able to talk, hear, climb, balance, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to handle and move up to 165 pounds assisted frequently.
• Working Conditions
  • Noise Level: Loud while indoors
  • Location: Indoor in the warehouse and onsite at customers locations including restaurants, wholesalers, distributors during deliveries.

Other Requirements

• Conversational level English required; Business level English preferred.
• Able to operate forklift and warehouse machinery in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and afterhours as needed.
• Maintain a valid Class B CDL or Class A CDL driver license and a clean driving record.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Work efficiently independently and in a team.
• Adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of general warehousing experience required.
• 2+ years of driver, delivery, cooler or freezer experience preferred.
• Japanese food distribution experience preferred.

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate awareness of proper warehouse safety procedures.
• Forklift training and/or certification preferred.
• Reach Truck certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred.

This position description incorporates the general duties, responsibilities and requirements of the above position but is not intended to be exhaustive. The Company may, in its sole discretion, make changes in the job description above to conform to evolving Company needs and operations and thereby add to or modify such duties, responsibilities and requirements in such manner as may be reasonably related to the position as described, by direction of the department manager or other management as needed and subject to reasonable accommodation. No change in the terms and conditions of employment is intended by any of the foregoing nor is any part of this document is intended to supersede the collective bargaining agreement or otherwise constitute and express or implied contract of employment with any individual. Requirements are subject to accommodation under the ADA, FEHA and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.
Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.