Warehouse Associate/Driver (CDL, Class A or B required)

Mutual Trading Company • Flower Mound, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Conversational level English required; Business level English preferred;
• Has and maintains a valid CDL driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Sit down or reach truck forklift operation experience required
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and afterhours as needed
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Works efficiently both 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 2 year of truck driving/delivery experience required
• Willingness to travel: 100% required
• Must be over 21 years old (DOT regulation)
• Able to drive manual transmission (10 speed) truck
• 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 up to 50 pounds frequently
• Able to handle and move 50+ 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.
• Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Japanese is a plus
• Forklift training and/or certification preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• Completes door to door deliveries by driving 26’ straight truck on assigned routes with regional delivery for 1-2 nights per week (Between Mon - Fri. OFF on weekend).
• Documents, records, and completes driver log when making deliveries
• Complies with DOT Rules and regulations and safety navigates the Company vehicle
• Makes product deliveries and loads delivery trucks in a timely manner
• Picks and assembles orders as indicated on the pick list
• Stacks and organizes warehouse pallets
• Assists receiving with unloading, stocking, and inventory check 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 salespersons to assemble urgent deliveries to customers
• Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service
• Participates in the weekly warehouse meetings
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
• Provides logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Other duties as assigned
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested

Benefits

• All paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED