Warehouse Associate - Freezer

Mutual Trading Co.•Phoenix, AZ

8d•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.

Requirements

Able to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walking.
Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Able to handle and move up to 165 pounds assisted frequently.
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.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
Has strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates awareness of proper warehouse safety procedures.
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.