ABOUT US
From humble beginnings as a dive bar in Oakland established in 1934, the original Trader Vic's Brand has evolved through the decades into Trader Vic's Hospitality Group. Operating dozens of restaurants and bars worldwide as well as a successful online retail business, our company delivers an escape to the islands through our food, beverage, merchandise and atmosphere. As a member of our team, you'll become a part of our history and grow with the brand- which has seen a resurgence in recent years and is continuing to expand!
SUMMARY
As a warehouse facilities lead associate, you will work in our corporate warehouse expediting deliveries of our tiki mugs, service-ware, syrups & more to our bars and eateries worldwide, as well as fulfilling customer orders of aloha merchandise and decor from our online shop. This role focuses on day-to-day shipping and receiving responsibilities, including but not limited to pulling stock, maintaining inventory, packing orders, loading and unloading shipments and performing local deliveries.
This position offers full benefits! (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Pulling, filling, packing and setting up orders for delivery or pickup with a high level of accuracy
Assisting in the loading of delivery truck
Receiving shipments and logging receivables into inventory
Maintaining an accurate inventory count through routine audits
Communicating with supervisors, co-workers as well as customers in a professional and positive manner to facilitate the coordination of deliveries and pick-ups
Operates a forklift safely and efficiently & maintaining required certification
Performs vehicle safety checks regularly and reports discrepancies to supervisor
Assists in keeping facility clean & organized to ensure safety and keep operations running efficiently
Drives company van safely and makes deliveries to the business locations in Emeryville, San Jose, and other nearby locations
Meet or exceed all deadlines established
Be physically present in the workplace on a daily basis as scheduled
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to learn and follow basic principles of inventory control
Ability to provide exceptional customer service both internally and externally
Good written and verbal communication skills
Follow and carry out instructions with minimal supervision
Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to multi-task and establish effective priorities.
Assumes a professional working relationship between clients, staff and management.
Able to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to adjust to changing schedules and priorities.
Effectively and efficiently execute duties with minimum direction to meet deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule format.
Must be punctual, have a good attendance record, and have reliable means of transportation to work.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Must posess High school diploma or GED
Prior experience in operating a forklift preferred
Prior experience in distribution, general labor or warehousing preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to produce a valid CA Driver’s License with cleaning driving record. Driving a company vehicle is a requirement of the position
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Frequently sit or stand for prolonged periods of time over the course of an 8-hour day.
Occasionally operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. calculator, copy machine, and computer printer)
Frequently operate basic warehouse machinery, both powered and manual (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, hand truck)
Frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information both verbally and in writing
· Frequently walk, bend, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, but can be loud on occasion
Work environment entails sharing a workspace with others and interacting with other staff.
Work environment involves frequent exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.
Work involves frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or unpleasant odors
Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm may be present at the worksite.