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

Mutual Trading Company • Des Moines, WA

12d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is hiring an experienced CDL driver for its Des Moines, Washington branch. The role combines regional long-distance delivery driving with warehouse work, including preparing orders, loading and unloading products, receiving and checking inventory, stocking and rotating products, and maintaining clean and organized warehouse and freezer areas. The position provides door-to-door service to distributors and restaurant customers across Washington and Oregon, with regional deliveries involving one to two overnight trips per week. The employee works with colleagues and sales staff to fulfill customer needs and support company events, while following applicable transportation, vehicle, safety, attendance, and company policies. The position description notes that duties and requirements may change and that other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A or B driver's license and a clean driving record.
• At least 1 year of general warehousing experience.
• At least 2 years of truck driving or delivery experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be over 21 years old, as required by DOT regulations.
• Conversational English; business-level English is preferred.
• Able to drive a manual-transmission 10-speed truck.
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and after-hours as needed, and consistently start early at least twice a week.
• Willingness and ability to travel 100% of the time, including within or outside Washington state.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude, and adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills, including inventory counting and weight and measurement conversions.
• Strong customer service, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of proper warehouse safety procedures.
• Experience with operational equipment such as sit-down or reach-truck forklifts and RF scanners.
• Able to stand and walk without sitting for extended periods, and able to talk, hear, climb, balance, reach, bend, and kneel.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently handle and move up to 165 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities 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 daily working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a freezer environment (-10°F) or freezer management.
• Business-level English.
• Bilingual ability in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Japanese.
• Forklift training and/or certification.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central, SAP, or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 26-foot straight truck on assigned routes and complete door-to-door regional deliveries across Washington and Oregon, including one to two overnight trips per week.
• Accurately complete driver logs, documenting returns and customer notes.
• Comply with DOT rules and regulations and follow the Company Vehicle Policy.
• Inspect the vehicle before departure and perform basic truck maintenance when necessary.
• Make product deliveries and load delivery trucks in a timely manner.
• Pick and assemble orders according to pick lists.
• Stack and organize warehouse pallets.
• Assist receiving with unloading frozen and non-frozen items, stocking, and timely inventory check-in.
• Inspect received products for damage and quantity accuracy, and document findings.
• Stock inventory in assigned warehouse locations and rotate products using a First-In, First-Out system.
• Help maintain a clean and organized stockroom and freezer.
• Coordinate with sales staff to assemble urgent customer deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Follow attendance policies and assigned schedules to maintain reliable attendance.
• Participate in weekly warehouse meetings and attend the designated semiannual inventory count, which may occur on a weekend.
• Provide logistics support for company events and functions outside normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned and respond to management requests.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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