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

📌 Office Associate – Japanese Food Import/Wholesale (Richmond, BC)
🏢 Tokushin Enterprises
📍 Richmond