PCH Torrance Store Receiving Department Associate - TEMP

MARUKAI CORPORATION; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% store discount

Health care benefits after 1 year

Job summary

MARUKAI CORPORATION Torrance is hiring for a temp Warehouse Associate in our Receiving Department. You will unload shipments, verify orders, and maintain accurate inventory while delivering friendly service to customers.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 100 lbs with assistance, and experience with pallet jacks or related equipment. Evening shifts, weekends, and holidays required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18+ to operate certain equipment.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Ability to operate or assist in operating relevant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unloads shipments and verifies contents against orders.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and cleanliness.
• Provides premier customer service and aids sales.
• Operates pallet jack, scissor lift, baler and related equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic math

Communication

Reading & writing

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Scissor lift

Baler

Compactor

Scrub machine

Job description

• Location 3665 Pacific Coast Highway,Torrance, CA, 90505,United States
• Base Pay $16.90 - $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Store Strategy Div, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Worker
• Industry Warehouse, Receiving , Retail
• Employee Type Temporary
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

We are now hiring for team members who have a positive attitude and will be excited to follow our company philosophy of, "The Customer Matters Most." We are looking for team members who are interested in Japanese food, cuisine, and culture; and who have a friendly, open attitude, good communication skills, and who like to stay busy.

*The position will be TEMP, with opportunity to become Part-Time based on work performance*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES in Receiving Department (Warehouse Associates) (responsibilities include, but are not limited to)

• Collaborate with Department Manager for list of expected deliveries
• Receives shipments and signs paperwork upon receipt
• Unloads packages from incoming trucks
• Inspect contents to ensure they are undamaged
• Open and verify packages according to order invoices (quality, quantity, price, etc.)
• Communicates any discrepancies or any mistakes identified to Department Manager so that they can contact the vendor
• Prepares shipment that will be returned to vendors due to unsatisfactory quality, or replacements
• Labels deliveries and allocates them to their designated place
• Ensures that all invoices are signed
• Performs and executes functions relating to merchandise preparation, staging and outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control
• Must clean and sanitize work areas
• Collaborate with Department Manager for list of expected deliveries
• Safely operate all company equipment

Customer Service:

• Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions
• Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
• Meets or exceeds Department’s sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment
• Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and willing to complete necessary documentation, training, etc. in similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as a stepping ladder, mop, and push carts
• No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred
• Previous experience as a Warehouse Associate, General Laborer, or Forklift Operator is preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without aid

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service
• Able to read, write, and do simple math problems
• Able to interpret, understand and follow instructionsAbility to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Must be able to operate pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor and scrub machine
• Possess a food handling license or the ability to acquire one
• Ability to frequently reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 100 lbs. with a lifting aid. And up to 20 lbs. without aid. Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk and move rapidly, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary. Must be able to operate related equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, hand trucks etc.
• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities. Requires knowledge of basic math, weights and measures. Ability to learn section policies and procedures.
• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aides necessary to perform job duties. Hands are in frequent contact with water and various fruits and vegetables while performing job duties.

Marukai Tokyo Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.

All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Employee Benefits:

• Up to 20% discount at all Tokyo Central stores
• May Qualify for Health Care Benefits – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401k (after 1 year) with employer contributions