Warehouse (Full-Time) – Houston, TX
La Fortuna Imports – Houston, TX
www.lafortunaimports.com
About Us
La Fortuna Imports is a small importer and distributor of cookware and food-safe clay pottery from Mexico. We proudly supply grocery stores and retailers across Texas, providing authentic products that connect with the Hispanic market.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a full-time warehouse worker based in Houston, TX, to assist with preparing orders, loading/unloading, and maintaining organization and cleanliness.
Other Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate small to mid-size company vans to deliver products to clients.
- Complete local delivery routes within the Houston area.
- Make overnight delivery trips once per month to regions including West Texas, El Valle and (Rio Grande Valley).
- Most routes require one overnight stay.
- Outside delivery routes require early morning departures, as some stores open as early as 6:00 a.m.
- Take care of the company vehicle: keep it clean, report any maintenance needs, and communicate with the manager about required service.
- Driver will be responsible for taking the vehicle to the shop for scheduled service when instructed.
- Perform basic merchandising tasks at stores to keep displays organized and presentable.
- Keep product sections clean, organized, and well-stocked.
- Communicate professionally with clients and team members.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (able to operate small to mid-size vans).
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) – required.
- Able to lift product packages weighing 10–45 lbs.
- Reliable, responsible, and willing to travel overnight twice a month.
- Comfortable with early-morning departures for long-distance deliveries.
Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts for local routes.
- Overnight trips once per month (usually early in the week, with early departures).
General Support within the Company
As part of a small business, the position requires flexibility and willingness to assist with other operational activities as needed.
These may include:
- Counting and organizing inventory.
- Supporting other administrative or operational tasks as required.
Compensation
- Starting pay: $16.00/hour (8-hour days).
- Outside delivery trips are typically longer than 8 hours; the bonus per trip ($210–$350) is designed to cover the additional travel time.
- Hotel stays are paid by the company.
- Meal compensation: $15 for one-night trips or $30 for two-night trips.
- There will be a performance evaluation after the first month of training to review progress and responsibilities.
- After the initial review, performance evaluation will take place in 6 months, and then annually thereafter.
If you’re dependable, organized, and enjoy traveling across Texas while representing a growing local company, we’d love to meet you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
