Company description

As importers of fine Italian food, we work with Italian food producers who have been using the same land to grow the same crops to make the same dishes for centuries. They create specialties exclusive to their own regions’ microclimates, whose character is impossible to duplicate elsewhere. We want to inspire our buyers and customers with the stories our products tell: of long, proud traditions of Italian culinary craft adapted to the American table.

Job description

Enjoy working in the food industry but tired of working in restaurants?

Come work at Ritrovo!

We are an award-winning importer and wholesaler of high-end Italian specialty food. We ship all over the US and to Canada.

We are looking for two part-time people, or possibly one full-time person, to add to our small team to work the following two areas.

Front Office

The front office is where the phones are answered, orders are written, and the daily warehouse flow is scheduled. We communicate with our distributors, wholesalers, and brokers via phone, email, and even Fax! There are several clerical tasks associated with this position, including maintaining inventory information for the online sales platform FAIRE. The front office also coordinates and staffs trade shows and demos (when conditions allow). This job requires polite customer service skills, accurate English language communication skills, attention to detail, and good organizational skills. Knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Outlook a plus.

Warehouse

The warehouse is where inbound containers are received, bailed, and product is organized. Orders are then pulled, packed, and shipped out. We pack boxes to ship via UPS, and we stack and wrap pallets to ship LTL. This job requires attention to detail and a strong safety mindset. You must also be able to lift 30 lbs. regularly, and up to 80 lbs. occasionally. The warehouse crew is on their feet most of the day on a concrete floor. Knowledge of shipping software and QuickBooks is a plus. Forklift skills would also be helpful.

Some Benefits of Working at Ritrovo

Health Insurance: Employees working at least 26 hours per week qualify for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage after 60 days. The employee contribution is $50 a month.

Predictable hours: We operate 9-5, Monday through Friday. The office job will likely be 1-5, M-F. The warehouse job will either be half day mornings, or selected full days of the week, TBD.

Sampling Allowance: We ask that employees take our products home to test in their own kitchens. This improves employee product knowledge.

Semi-regular happy hour at the end of the day on Friday:

Convenient location: We are located near the 1st Avenue S bridge. There is a bus stop about ½ mile away. DO NOT APPLY IN PERSON!

Wages

Wages vary depending on experience, combination of positions, and whether you choose to participate in the health insurance plan. Starting hourly wage range is $17 – 19 for those in the health insurance plan. Those not covered by our health insurance plan are subject to Seattle's minimum wage, which is currently $19.97/hour.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline