Warehouse Associate 2nd Shift

Mutual Trading Co., Inc.; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

Job summary

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the 2nd shift in Medley, Florida. This role involves performing warehouse functions in a cold environment, including picking orders and inspecting products.

Ideal candidates will have experience in warehousing, strong organizational skills, and a positive attitude. Benefits include paid medical, life insurance, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Conversational-level English required; business-level preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of general warehousing experience preferred.
• 1+ years of driver, delivery, and/or freezer experience preferred.
• 1+ years of driver, delivery, and/or freezer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick and assemble customer orders as indicated on the pick list.
• Coordinate urgent deliveries to customers.
• Inspect received products for damage and accuracy.
• Participate in warehouse meetings and attend inventory counts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic mathematical skills

Forklift operation

Knowledge of Japanese and Asian foods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Warehouse machinery

Job description

Warehouse Associate 2nd Shift

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.

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.

Location: Medley, FL Hours: Sun - Thu 12pm - 9pm

Essential Job Functions

• Picks and assembles customer orders as indicated on the pick list.
• Coordinates to assemble urgent deliveries to customers.
• Receives product deliveries and unloads delivery trucks in a timely manner.
• Inspects received products for damage and volume accuracy and documents accordingly.
• Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
• Conducts daily stock checks and reports out of stock and lower inventory to management.
• Partakes in warehouse upkeep and ensures the stockroom is clean and organized.
• Complete deliveries as a backup delivery driver.
• Document, record, and complete driver log when making deliveries.
• Accurately stocks inventory in the assigned warehouse location and rotates product inventory to maintain a First-IN, First-OUT (FIFO) food storage system.
• Participate in the warehouse meetings.
• Attends 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 assigned.

Physical 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.
• Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours.
• Working Conditions.
• Noise Level: Loud while indoors.

Other Requirements

• Conversational-level English required; Business-level English preferred.
• Conversational-level Spanish preferred.
• Able to operate forklift and warehouse machinery in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Able to work holidays, and after-hours 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 3 years of general warehousing experience preferred.
• 1+ years of driver, delivery, and/or freezer experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.
• Knowledge of Japanese and Asian foods preferred.

Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at‑will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.