Warehouse Supervisor

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 8,000 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: Norcross, GA

Hours: Mon – Thu: 12:00PM – 9:00PM; Sun: 2PM – 11PM 1hr. lunch.

Essential Job Functions
• Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements; supervising warehouse employees that leads to improved employee productivities and efficiency
• Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse; coordinating inventory counting, maintenance or any paperwork as needed with related departments
• Delivers supplies and equipment to departments by receiving and transferring items
• Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements
• Works with related departments to maintain or develop food safety program (GMP, HACCP)
• Adheres to all handling, shipping, and legislation requirements and comply with all safety, security, and health regulations
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Familiar with logistics and DOT regulations. Communicates with trucking company for any kinds of emergencies or truck repairment and maintenance issues.
• Participates in weekly warehouse meetings
• Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
• Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Other duties as required by manager
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested
• Responsible for day-to-day coordination of truck drivers, delivery routes and loading

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

o Noise Level: Loud while indoors

o Required to wear insulated freezer suit while in freezer

o Freezing temperatures between -10 and -28 degrees Fahrenheit

Other Requirements
• Business level English – Read/write/speak/listen
• Communication level Japanese
• To have and maintain a clean driving record
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and afterhours as needed
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• College Diploma required
• 3-5 years of warehouse experiences required
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills
• Basic mathematical knowledge – combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, weight, etc.
• Communications and Interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes 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.

Mutual Trading Company, Inc./Yamasho is an Equal Opportunity Employer.