Assistant

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team! Are you experienced, flexible and self-motivated? Are you skilled and energized by collaboration and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy a challenging and vibrant work environment? If this sounds like you, you may be The Right One! Please continue on to learn more about this opportunity. Don’t forget to take a look at our comprehensive benefits! SUMMARY May perform a variety of administrative and warehouse duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Unpacks, repacks, places items, etc. * Uses tools and visual aids to confirm quantities of freight being received and shipped * Operates a forklift for loading and unloading * Operates other machines for production or processing. * Inspects product before shipping. * Cleans work area according to 5S standards * Enters production data into basic spreadsheet systems * Follows approved procedures and precautions. * Assists in providing safe environment for all employees * Responsible for maintaining paperwork of incoming and outgoing products. * Monitors & controls inventory levels and data for material, reconciles, verifies FIFO, etc. * Participates in team meetings and training * Sorts and responds to correspondence by phone, fax, mail, electronically and/or in person * Assisting less skilled members on daily functions * Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not supervise others. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Forklift experience preferred. COMPUTER SKILLS Basic computer skills including e-mail, word-processing and the ability to use spreadsheets are required for this position. Will use Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, label generation programs, etc. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operation procedures, rules, manuals, and correspondence; excellent communication skills and writing ability. Ability to speak effectively in English to other employees, vendors and customers. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to apply the above to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Licenses, certifications, etc) Forklift & Automotive Driver’s license. 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk and sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving conveyance equipment. The employee may be exposed to periods of prolonged high levels of noise. The employee may also be exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee will be required to wear a safety vest, safety shoes and safety glasses. If issued a laptop computer, employee will be expected to take it home at the end of their shift and bring it back with them for the start of their next shift. BENEFITS Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!) Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Disability and Life Insurance 401(k) with Company Contribution Educational Tuition Reimbursement Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications. Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 50 years. Based on both the heritage and the vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the trading affiliate of the Toyota Group companies, we have greatly enlarged upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential! We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of innovation and who enjoy working as a team to create a satisfying outcome for our customers! Be The Right One The Right ONE for you: The best assurance of safety, quality, and reliability - based on your needs (Genba) The Right ONE for us: Maximization of individual capabilities, global networks and diversity to create synergistic strengths The Right ONE for future: Unique insights and capabilities to explore new possibilities for future and sustainable society Toyota Tsusho America’s business spans a wide range of fields. We have organized our business under seven operating divisions. ▪ Automotive ▪ Chemical & Electronics ▪ Food & Consumer Services ▪ Global Parts & Logistics ▪ Machinery, Energy & Projects ▪ Metals ▪ Corporate Services Though different in the products and services they provide, these divisions share the same goal of creating and delivering diverse value by developing unique functions from a dedicated customer-oriented approach. Each division maintains highly specialized expertise and leverages unique capabilities in its respective field. At the same time, the divisions combine their know-how and capabilities to generate synergy and create new value.