Warehouse Associate/Driver

Mutual Trading Company•Phoenix, AZ

8d•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 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Conversational level English required; Business level English preferred
Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Minimum 1 year 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
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

Nice To Haves

2+ years of driving/delivery experience preferred
Forklift training and/or certification preferred
Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred

Responsibilities

Completes door to door deliveries by driving company truck on the assigned routes
Documents, records, and completes driver log when making deliveries
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
Maintains organization and cleanliness of the warehouse and inventory
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
Provide logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Coordinates semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
Adheres 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