AUI fine foods is Hiring a Distribution Center Associate/Driver | South San Francisco Near South San Francisco, CA
ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTSAlbert Uster Imports, Inc. ("AUI") is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC. Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions. ABOUT THE ROLEAlbert Uster Imports is seeking a Distribution Center Associate/Driver to join our team! The Company is looking for someone who will contribute to a positive Company culture by maintaining an upbeat, cooperative morale and exhibiting a "can-do" attitude. Albert Uster Imports is a service driven Company where delivering on-time, complete and error-free orders is critical to the long-term success of the organization. This individual well report to the Distribution Center Manager who will determine the hours and shift. General Warehouse shifts fall between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountable for the accurate & timely picking, packing, and shipping of daily parcel orders via FedEx and UPS
Accurately stage and palletize outbound LTL shipments
Adhere to the established food safety compliance, quality control procedures and ensuring all shipments are expedited according to the customer requirements (order quantity, correct item(s), shipping method, use of appropriate packaging materials, box sizes, etc.)
Expediting all parcel shipments on a First-In-First-Out basis. Exception: Rush orders and other special requests
Accountable for maintaining a sanitary, clean and organized warehouse including but not limited to the samples and repack stations, shipping workstations and product aisles as directed by the Warehouse Team Lead
Receiving inbound shipments according to Company standard operating procedure
Put away products in correct locations and according to strict First-In-First-Out (FIFO) rules
Participate in bi-weekly inventory cycle counts
Repacking and labeling products
Deliver products to customer locations in a timely manner
Load and unload vehicle
Inspect and monitor delivery vehicle
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
2 years of warehouse experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience in delivery driving required
Forklift experience and certification are preferred
Must pass a pre-employment assessment test
Display a positive, respectful team-oriented attitude to achieve the Operations team quality control objectives
Communicate effectively with all teams with respect to any customer and/or inventory related issues
Demonstrate safe working practices at all times
Excellent attendance
Strong Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Good manual dexterity with ability to move quickly
Ability to speak, write and read English
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a frequent basis. Up to 75 lbs. occasionally
Ability to stand/walk for an entire shift
Basic computer competency – email, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook
SALARY RANGEAlbert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $23.00 an hour. This role will be bonus eligible.Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered. Founded by immigrants, AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together. All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent! AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@rolandfoods.com. Please read Albert Uster Import's California Job Applicant Privacy Policy here.