Distribution Center Associate | South San Francisco

ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS

Albert 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, Gurnee 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.

***Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. ***

ABOUT THE ROLE

Albert Uster Imports is seeking a Distribution Center Associate 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 RANGE

Albert 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 $22.00 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 View email address on aiapply.co.

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Authenticity in the Hiring Process: Use of AI and Assistive Technology

At Albert Uster Imports, people review every application, resume, and assessment. We value authentic, accurate representations of each candidate's experience and qualifications.

Candidates may use AI tools for support purposes (such as grammar, formatting, or accessibility needs), but application materials, assessment responses, and interview discussions should reflect the candidate's own work, knowledge, and abilities. Excessive reliance on AI or the use of AI to misrepresent qualifications or complete assessments on a candidate's behalf may result in removal from consideration.

If you require AI or other assistive technology as a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on aiapply.co . We are committed to providing an accessible and equitable hiring experience for all candidates.