Supply Clerk-Driver
Job Summary
Working in the General Services Office, the position supports warehouse operations, property inventory, and drives U.S. Government-owned/rented trucks to transport furniture, supplies, and heavy cargo. This hands-on role directly supports the operational foundation of the U.S. Mission in Japan, ensuring smoothly run logistics for VIP visits, diplomat relocations, and embassy events. It requires a combination of heavy driving skills and warehouse management experience.
Responsibilities
- Drives trucks to transport heavy cargo, furniture, and supplies
- Oversees contract workers and supervises contractor workforce
- Maintains warehouse operations and inventories U.S. Government property
Required Skills
- Valid Japanese Heavy Driver's License and Forklift License
- Minimum 2 years of heavy vehicle driving experience
- Minimum 1 year of warehouse or property management experience
Job Details
Job Description Working in the General Services Office, the position supports warehouse operations, property inventory, and drives U.S. Government-owned/rented trucks to transport furniture, supplies, and heavy cargo. (Please note: This is an operational driver/warehouse position, not a desk-bound administrative role).
[Primary Responsibilities]
Truck Driving & Transport: Drives U.S. Government-owned or rented trucks to support VIP visits, transports heavy cargo, furniture, supplies, equipment during make-ready seasons, and loads/unloads baggage.
Property Delivery & Event Setup: Oversees contract workers performing delivery, pick-up, and installation tasks. Assists with event setups and residential/office setups as needed.
Contractor Supervision: Supervises contractor workforce, determines staffing needs, and coordinates work schedules to ensure timely assignment completion.
Warehouse Management: Assists with inventorying U.S. Government property across mission locations. Maintains warehouse operations, supply ordering, and security per Property Management regulations.
Working Hours Full-time - 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 17:30, with 1 hour lunch break.
Job Requirements
[Qualifications]
Licenses Required:
Valid Japanese Heavy Driver's License (大型自動車免許)
Forklift License (フォークリフト運転技能講習修了証)
Education Requirements:
Completion of High School is required.
Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
Minimum 1 year of experience in supply, warehouse operations, inventory control, or property management is required.
Job Knowledge:
Good working knowledge of supply chain processes and expendable supply procedures.
Knowledge of Japanese traffic laws and regulations.
Skills And Abilities:
Basic computer skills.
Ability to operate hand tools and small power tools to perform minor furniture repairs.
Language:
English: Limited knowledge (Level 2) TOEIC 550~775
Japanese: Limited Knowledge (Level 2) JLPT N4~N3
English Level Daily Conversation Level (TOEIC 475-730)
Japanese Level Daily Conversation Level
[Benefits and Other Info]
・Employment Insurance (Koyou Hoken) and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance (Rousai Hoken) coverage is provided.
・The Mission does not provide Employee Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin) or Health Insurance (Kenkou Hoken), but provides coverage for National Pension Fund (Kokumin Nenkin Kikin).
・Severance pay is provided after one year of service and if all other criteria are met. Retirement age is 70.
Holidays
Five Days Workweek (Saturday & Sunday off)
Embassy/Consulates are closed on most American and Japanese holidays.
13 days each of Annual and Sick Leave is granted per year.
Up to 40 hours per year of Family Leave.
Job Contract Period
Permanent (Probationary period is six months)
Retirement age is 70.