The Japanese Pantry - hiring FULL-TIME (Warehouse Associate/Delivery )

Are you passionate about food and looking for a new adventure? We are looking to hire a new team member.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Japanese Pantry imports and distributes artisanal Japanese ingredients from our warehouse in the vibrant Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco, CA. We have traveled all over Japan, meeting with artisanal producers of traditional ingredients. What we've found is amazing: perfectly roasted sesame seeds, konbu hand-harvested from the cold, clean waters off Hokkaido, tamari produced by a company over 200 years old, and rice vinegar made by a company so exacting that they grow their own rice, make it into sake and then turn it into vinegar. We distribute these special products to restaurants, specialty retailers, home cooks and distributors nationwide. And we aim to have our customer service be as high quality as our products.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about food and looking for a new adventure? The Japanese Pantry is seeking a talented individual to join our team. We are offering a position to work in our warehouse and make deliveries in the Bay Area. You will also learn about all facets of our company and our amazing Japanese producers and products. There is plenty of opportunity to grow. The Japanese Pantry is a small but rapidly growing company who is committed to promoting from within.

Core Duties:

Make deliveries in The Japanese Pantry van to restaurants and specialty retail customers in the Bay Area

Communicate with team members about order and delivery workflow

Report back on interactions with chefs, restaurants, and specialty retail customers

Establish knowledge of products, pricing, details and intended uses

Efficiently and accurately pack and ship orders to online retail and wholesale customers

Build pallets for shipments to our distributors nationwide

Assist with all other warehouse, receiving, and inventory tasks as needed

Required Skills:

Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

Culinary experience and appreciation for specialty Japanese food a plus (not necessary)

Be trustworthy, friendly, and willing to learn

Be personable and enjoy interacting with customers

Strong verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills

Fluent in English

Ability to lift heavy boxes (50lbs+)

Benefits include:

Health care, dental, vision, and life insurance packages available

Paid holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Employee discount on products

Room for growth and advancement

Compensation: $25.00+ per hour to start

Expected hours per week: 35-40 (closed on weekends)