Warehouse Associate (Freezer)

Mutual Trading Company • Phoenix, AZ

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.

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 general warehousing experience required

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of freezer experience preferred
• Forklift training and/or certification preferred
• Reach Truck certification preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred

Responsibilities

• Picks and assembles orders as indicated on the pick list in an efficient 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

• Company paid health, dental, and vision Insurance for employees and employees' dependents
• Paid sick, vacation, and holidays
• 401K plan with employer matching

What This Job Offers

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