Warehouse Associate/CDL Driver

Mutual Trading Co. • Des Moines, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is hiring an experienced CDL driver for its upcoming Des Moines, Washington branch. The role combines truck driving and regional long-distance deliveries with warehouse work, including preparing orders, loading and unloading products, stocking inventory, and maintaining warehouse organization. The position serves distributors and restaurant customers and requires travel across Washington and Oregon, including regional deliveries involving one to two overnight stays per week. The scheduled hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility needed for early starts, weekends, holidays, after-hours work, and occasional events outside normal working hours.

The work takes place in the warehouse and at customer sites, with frequent driving and travel. Warehouse duties may include working in a freezer at temperatures between -55 and -15 degrees Fahrenheit while wearing a company-provided insulated suit. The role requires frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting or moving items. Mutual Trading describes its workplace as collaborative and growth-oriented and promotes Japanese foods worldwide.

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A or B driver 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.
• Able to drive a manual-transmission 10-speed truck.
• Able to travel within or outside Washington state; willingness to travel 100% is required.
• Must be over 21 years old, as required by DOT regulations.
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and after-hours as needed, and consistently start early at least twice a week.
• Conversational-level English.
• 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.
• Able to use operational equipment such as sit-down or reach-truck forklifts and RF scanners.
• Able to stand and walk without sitting for extended periods, and to talk, hear, climb, balance, reach, bend, and kneel.
• Able to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and handle or move up to 165 pounds with assistance frequently.
• Able to drive for most of the daily working hours.
• Required vision abilities include close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and maintain clarity.

Nice To Haves

• Business-level English.
• Bilingual ability in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Japanese.
• Experience in a freezer environment (-10°F) or freezer management.
• Forklift training 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 stays per week.
• Accurately complete driver logs, including records of returns and customer notes.
• Comply with DOT regulations and the Company Vehicle Policy while safely operating company vehicles.
• 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.
• Work with receiving to unload frozen and non-frozen deliveries, stock items, and complete inventory check-in promptly.
• Inspect received products for damage and volume accuracy, and document findings.
• Stock inventory in assigned locations and rotate products using a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) system.
• Help keep the stockroom and freezer clean and organized.
• Coordinate with salespersons to assemble urgent customer deliveries.
• Maintain customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
• Follow attendance policies and the designated schedule, maintaining consistent and reliable attendance.
• Participate in weekly warehouse meetings.
• Attend semiannual inventory counts on designated days, which may fall on weekends.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED