Warehouse Associate/Driver (CDL B License Required)

Mutual Trading Company•San Diego, CA

16h•Hybrid

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.
Able to operate forklift and warehouse machinery in compliance with safety guidelines.
Able to work weekends, holidays and afterhours as needed.
Maintain a valid Class B CDL or Class A CDL driver license and a clean driving record.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Work efficiently independently and in a team.
Adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 1 year of general warehousing experience required.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Demonstrate awareness of proper warehouse safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of driver, delivery, cooler or freezer experience preferred.
Japanese food distribution experience preferred.
Forklift training and/or certification preferred.
Reach Truck certification preferred.
Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick and assemble customer orders as indicated on the pick list.
Load, unload, carry, and move products by using forklift, dolly, and pallet jack.
Complete door-to-door deliveries by driving company truck or van on the assigned route(s).
Maintain a clean driving record and safely operate the Company vehicle.
Check and verify invoices with customers.
Document, record, and complete driver log when making deliveries.
Receive product deliveries and unloads delivery trucks in a timely manner.
Inspect received products for damage and verify quantity accuracy, documenting any discrepancies accordingly.
Accurately stock inventory in assigned warehouse location and rotate products to maintain a First-IN, First-OUT (FIFO) food storage system.
Partake in warehouse upkeep and ensure the stockroom is clean and organized.
Coordinate with managers and salespersons to assemble urgent deliveries to customers.
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
Participate in the weekly warehouse meeting.
Adhere to Company attendance policies and designated work schedule to keep consistent and reliable attendance.
Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on the weekend.
Provide logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
Perform duties as assigned.
Obligation to answer all management as requested.