Warehouse Associate (Freezer)

Mutual Trading Company • Houston, TX

1d • 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. We are looking for experienced individuals who can adapt to the super cold working environment. In this important role, you will be responsible for performing warehouse functions in freezer. You will work in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment that continuous progress is highly regarded.

Requirements

• Conversational level English required; Business level English preferred
• Able to work weekends, holidays, afterhours, and 2nd Shift as needed
• Has and maintains a clean driving record
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Works efficiently independently and in a team
• Adapts to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of freezer (temperature under -10F) experience required

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate both sit-down and reach truck forklift required; certified in both preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred

Responsibilities

• Picks and assembles orders as indicated on the pick list in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner
• Works with receiving to unload freezer items from delivery trucks 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 freezer is clean and organized
• Participate 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
• Other duties as required from manager
• 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