Office Associate – Japanese Food Import/Wholesale (Richmond, BC)
Tokushin Enterprises Ltd.Office Associate – Japanese Food Import/Wholesale (Richmond, BC) Starting at $43,680.00+ Full Benefits Location: Richmond, BC (Hybrid office & warehouse – some local driving) Employment Type: Full-time In Person Salary: $43,680.00 (starting amount based on experience) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch) Who We’re Looking For Reliable, organized team player to help keep our Japanese food import/wholesale operation running smoothly in Richmond. What a Typical Day Looks Like Prepare invoices, packing lists, and shipping documents Answer phones, coordinate with customers and suppliers Receive shipments, check accuracy, update data in Excel/Google Sheets Assist with scheduling and local deliveries Occasionally drive to customers in the Lower Mainland (Greater Vancouver Area) - Company will either provide a company vehicle (if not already in use) or covers gas expense and provides car allowances Light warehouse work: using pallet jacks, hand trucks, lifting boxes up to 50 lbs / 23 kg What You Need to Succeed 1–2 years of office, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or operations experience (food industry is a bonus but not required) Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets (basic formulas, sorting, VLOOKUP is preferred) Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) and clean driving record and a reliable personal vehicle Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly Fluent English (spoken and written); Cantonese or Mandarin is a big asset Positive attitude and strong teamwork – we’re a small, friendly team What We Offer You Starting $43,680.00/year with regular reviews Full extended health, dental, vision, life insurance (covers you + spouse/dependents after 3-month probation) Paid overtime when occasionally required Stable, 30-year Canadian-owned company still growing Clean, organized workplace About Tokushin Enterprises Ltd. Since 1995 we’ve been one of Canada’s leading importers and wholesalers of premium Japanese dry groceries (snacks, sauces, rice, noodles, seasonings, etc.). 100 % Canadian-owned, headquartered in Richmond, BC with a second warehouse in Toronto. You’ll see our products in virtually every major supermarket and Asian grocery store across the country. If you’re dependable, enjoy a mix of office and hands-on work, and want to join a small but busy team that’s proud of what we do – we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply Click “Apply Now” and attach your resume. We read every application – only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note: Offers are subject to clear Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $43,680.00 per year Benefits: On-site parking Application question(s): Do you own and drive your own vehicle to and from work? (Mandatory Answer) Education: DCS / DEC (preferred) Experience: Office: 1 year (preferred) Warehouse: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Language: English (required) Cantonese (preferred) Mandarin (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person