Warehouse Associate​/Driver; CDL, Class A or B

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 food service 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.

• 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
  :
  Houston, TX
• Hours: 8AM - 5PM

• Completes door to door deliveries by driving 26’ straight truck on assigned routes with regional delivery for 1-2 nights per week (Between Mon - Fri. OFF on weekend) and delivery area across TX and LA.
• Documents, records, and completes driver log when making deliveries.
• Complies with DOT Rules and regulations and safety navigates the Company vehicle.
• Makes product deliveries and loads delivery trucks in a timely manner.
• Picks and assembles orders as indicated on the pick list.
• Stacks and organizes warehouse pallets.
• Assists receiving with unloading, stocking, and inventory check 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 stockroom is clean and organized.
• Coordinates with salespersons to assemble urgent deliveries to customers.
• Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
• Participates in the weekly warehouse meetings.
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
• Provides logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested.

• Able to drive manual transmission (10 speed) truck.
• Able to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walking.
• Able to talk, hear, climb, balance, reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to handle and move 50+ pounds assisted frequently.
• Specific vision abilities are required, including close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and maintain clarity.
• Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours.
• Working Conditions.
• Noise Level: Normal to loud.
• Location:
  
  Indoor in the office or at customer sites (restaurants, wholesalers, distributors, etc.), travelling.

• Conversational level English required;
  Business level English preferred;
• Bilingual in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Japanese is a plus.
• Has and maintains a valid CDL driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Sit down or reach truck forklift operation experience required.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and after hours as needed.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Works efficiently both 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.
• Minimum 2 year of truck driving/delivery experience required.
• Willingness to travel: 100% required.
• Must be over 21 years old (DOT regulation).

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as counting inventory, weight and…