Distribution Associate (temp to hire)

Distribution Associate (temp to hire) Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. - 2.7 Santa Fe Springs, CA Job Details Full-time $20.27 - $27.03 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications General freight transportation Road transportation operations Shipping and receiving discrepancy reporting Project planning Customer order taking Logistics customer service Freight rate negotiation Shipment tracking for distribution operations Business analysis Mid-level Post-sales issue resolution Supply chain transportation management Order shipping Shipping and receiving inspections Order fulfillment receiving Freight shipment tracking Cost analysis Distribution management Shipping and receiving inventory management Order issue resolution Truck loading and unloading Materials handling Business requirements Distribution planning Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) Full Job Description Temp to Hire position

Job Summary:

The Distribution Associate 1 provides routine logistic / distribution support to the Inventory Replenishment Division, Distribution Section, and will be responsible for the allocation of all products coming into the Company.

Essential Job Functions:

Track all incoming shipments from Vendors, Wismettac Japan, and other third-party clients to ensure that all products are received and ready for distribution to other branch warehouses. Collaborate with freight forwarders to schedule container shipments/ monitor and manage the scheduling of containers and negotiate price schedules. Scheduling third-party truck companies, arranging pick up and drop offs, and scheduling loading dock use of mechanized equipment such as forklifts. Prepares transportation of products, enhancement to existing system, and problem resolution. Defines the project scope, business and division distribution requirement, and cost /benefit analysis, and makes recommendations on improvement. Provide professional service to branch locations who place or inquire about orders, stock status, shipping and delivery, and prices, or who voice concerns about products or services. Attempt to resolve all matters on a timely basis. Refer product complaints to employees responsible for complaint handling. Checking and verifying shipping records, handling questions or concerns of shipping shortages or overages, and addressing any problems with inventory control. Respond to Branch, third-party trucking company, and outside warehouse inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations. Responds to internal and external inquiries concerning shipments and/or issue resolutions. May assist warehouse associates with duties including but not limited to operating loading unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts, inventory, etc. Perform other related duties as required. Benefits•: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include: Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life & accident insurance Pet Insurance 401(k) with company matching 19 days of paid time off Wellness program and EAP assistance and much more! Most benefits require employee contribution Pre-employment Drug testing is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.