Warehouse Associate/Driver

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: Phoenix, AZ

Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM, OT may apply

Essential Job Functions

• Complete door to door deliveries by driving company truck on the assigned routes.
• Document, record, and complete driver log when making deliveries.
• Make product deliveries and load delivery trucks in a timely manner.
• Pick and assemble orders as indicated on the pick list.
• Stack and organize warehouse pallets.
• Assist receiving with unloading, stocking, and inventory check in a timely manner.
• Inspect received products for damage and volume accuracy and documents accordingly.
• Accurately stock inventory in the assigned warehouse location and rotate product inventory to maintain a First-IN, First-OUT (FIFO) food storage system.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the warehouse and inventory.
• Coordinate with salespersons to assemble urgent deliveries to customers.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
• Participate in the weekly warehouse meetings.
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
• Provide logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Coordinate semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
• Adhere to Company attendance policies and designated work schedule to keep consistent and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as required from manager/supervisor.
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested.

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 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.
• Specific vision abilities are required, including close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and maintain clarity.
• Working Conditions
  1. Noise Level: Normal to loud
  2. Location: Indoor in the office or at customer sites (restaurants, wholesalers, distributors, etc.) with travel required.

Other Requirements

• Conversational level English required; Business level English preferred.
• Has and maintain a valid CDL Class A or B driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and afterhours as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Work efficiently both independently and in a team.
• Adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year sit down or reach truck forklift operation experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of general warehousing experience required.
• 2+ years of driving/delivery experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possess basic mathematical knowledge such as counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate 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 Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.