Warehouse Associate/Driver

Industry: Manual Labor

Company: Mutual Trading Company

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.

Hours: M-F: 7AM – 4PM

Essential Job Functions
• Picks and assembles customer orders as indicated on the pick list
• Completes door to door deliveries by driving company truck on assigned route
• Maintains and safely navigates the Company vehicle
• Documents, records, and completes driver log when making deliveries
• Receives product deliveries and unloads delivery trucks in a timely manner
• Inspects received products for damage and volume accuracy and documents accordingly
• Accurately stocks inventory in the assigned warehouse location and rotates product inventory to maintain a First-IN, First-OUT (FIFO) food storage system
• Partakes in warehouse upkeep and ensures the stockroom is clean and organized
• Coordinates with manager and salespersons to assemble urgent deliveries to customers
• Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service
• Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
• Provides logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements
• Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours
• Able to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walking
• Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Able to handle and move up to 165 pounds assisted frequently
• Working Conditions

o Noise Level: Loud while indoors

Other Requirements
• Conversational level English required; Business level English preferred
• Conversational level Spanish preferred
• Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and afterhours as needed
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Works efficiently independently and in a team
• Adapts to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of general warehousing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of commercial delivery truck driving experience required

Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates awareness of proper warehouse safety procedures
• Forklift training and/or certification preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors 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 Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.