Job Description

Job Location Food Service Intl (FSI) - Seattle, WA 98108 Position Type Full-Time Salary Range $21.00 - $26.99 Hourly

Job Shift Night (6:00PM to 2:00AM)

About Us: Uwajimaya, a family-owned business, and a cornerstone of Asian grocery retailing since 1928, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Uwajimaya has grown to become the premier destination for Asian food culture in the Pacific Northwest.

Who We're Looking For: We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, driven to excel in their roles, and motivated to contribute to our vibrant team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or eager to start your career, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for food, customer service, and Asian culture.

To thrive at Uwajimaya, you should embody our core competencies:

• Functional/Technical Skills: You possess the necessary functional and technical knowledge to perform your job at a high level.
• Customer Focus: You are dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements, using feedback for improvements, and building effective relationships based on trust and respect.
• Action Oriented: You enjoy working hard, are full of energy for challenging tasks, and seize opportunities with minimal planning.
• Peer Relationships: You can find common ground with peers, solve problems collaboratively, and are seen as a cooperative team player who encourages collaboration.
• Self-Development: You are committed to continuous self-improvement, adapt to different situations, and work to develop your strengths while addressing weaknesses.

We offer:

• A flexible, friendly, and diverse work environment
• Competitive starting wages
• Employee discounts on food and gift items
• Paid holidays from day one
• Excellent health benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supplemental insurance options available

Receive incoming freight, maintain accurate inventory, effectively and efficiently pick and pack orders, load and unload merchandise, stock and rotate inventory on a regular basis.

Position’s Key Responsibilities

• Check incoming merchandise against purchase order and ensure accuracy of all orders. Check quantity received against bill of lading, check quality (damage of products), process bill of lading with matching purchase order.
• Unload and stock merchandise in the designated area of the warehouse.
• Stack and package products neatly and carefully to avoid damage to merchandise.
• Efficiently and accurately fill customers’ orders per pick slips.
• Load trucks according to scheduled route or onto freight carrier.
• Work with the warehouse crew in picking and stocking products in the cooler and freezer as well as the general warehouse area.
• Rotate new and old inventory, fill out stock items from back stock.
• Properly use equipment in a safe manner. Inspect equipment daily and weekly to ensure equipment are safe to use.
• Assure compliance to safety and security standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Starting at $21.00/hr., Depending on Experience.

Uwajimaya participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster before proceeding with your application.

IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) (PDF, 322.73 KB)

E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience working in warehouse and distribution center.

• Certified in operating Forklift, rider jack and pallet jack preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft office and basic computer functionality.

• Knowledge of Asian products preferred.

• Excellent customer service

• Basic math skills

• Ability to multi-tasks and prioritize.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.