Warehouse Associate

Who We Are

Eastland Food is a recognized leader in reputability, responsibility, and product quality. We provide international and domestic suppliers with a reliable and efficient means of delivering products to their customers. Our strong industry presence is a testament to our commitment, and we are dedicated to maintaining and enhancing it in the years to come.

What We Do

Eastland Food imports, exports, and distributes high-quality food products from Asia. Our mission is to consistently and reliably deliver the joy of Asian cuisine to our customers. To achieve this, we partner with vendors who serve the Asian community with the same dedication and passion that we bring to our work.

How We Are Different

Eastland Food is committed to sourcing only the best products from Asia. We collaborate exclusively with established businesses that have a proven track record. Our goal is to simplify the process for our customers to access the finest Asian products available. Since 1981, we have been dedicated to offering rigorously tested, premium products and continuously seek new and exceptional items for our catalog.

Warehouse Associate

We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic candidates for the Warehouse Associate position.

A Warehouse Associate is a professional who is responsible for fulfilling the logistics behind receiving, processing, and storing inventory according to purchase orders and store policy. They also ensure that shipping schedules are met with attention to detail to ensure timely delivery and loss prevention.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
  
• Maintains safety of Facility by following all safety standards, procedures, and guidelines including conducting safety sweeps; following proper forklift spotting procedures; following proper procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials; following Company steel standard guidelines; and correcting/reporting unsafe situations to Management
  
• Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)
  
• Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits
  
• Report any discrepancies
  
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
  
• Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment


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  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven warehouse experience.
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
  
• Team player with organizational skills.
• Ability to lift or move heavy products.
• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15 days per year, plus holidays
• Flexible Working Hours and the option to work remotely
• Professional Development opportunities (training, certifications, etc.)
  
• Employee Wellness Programs

Physical Requirement

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

We started Eastland Food as a family business and have been growing ever since. We promote diversity, with a workforce that speaks over 10 languages and represents more than 10 countries. Our core strength lies in understanding diverse food cultures and connecting them with the right target markets across America, maximizing value for both our customers and vendor partners.

Eastland Food Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.