Shipping & Receiving Worker, Food Nutrition Services FNS; SY

Warehouse Distribution Associate Job Responsibilities

• Receive and log all incoming orders and dry goods
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product
• Breakdown product into separate pallets; tag pallets for storage
• Store item in designated cold and dry storage
• Select and transport bulk items for packing and distribution
• Load trucks for distribution in accordance with Distribution Center plan
• Inspect all products to ensure they are meeting guidelines for quality and temperature
• Track vendor and purchasing dates
• Delivers food and non-food items; as needed
• Maintain sanitation of distribution bins and delivery trucks
• Consistently maintain product quality and integrity
• Ensure adherence to food safety and facility safety
• Perform quality control checks to ensure standards are met
• Take corrective action, as necessary on timely basis and in accordance with Food & Nutrition Services standards, communicating inferior products or procedures
• Able to work in team oriented environment
• Responsible for the sanitation and maintenance of work, storage, break areas and trucks
• Follow all safety and sanitation standards of HACCP, OSHA and the City of Boston.
• Completes all other duties, as assigned

• Education:
  
  high school/GED, including basic computer skills
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license with good record
• Valid Forklift License/Certification
• Food Handler Certification
• 2 - 5 years of work experience in a warehouse
• Basic knowledge of shipping and receiving practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions
• Ability to calculate basic math
• Flexible about tasks and able to multi-task and maintain high a productivity level
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and work with a range of fellow workers
• Physical:
  Walking, standing, reaching above shoulder level, stooping, lifting, carrying, bending and pivoting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Capable of sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time
• Capable of working full day in refrigerated environment - must be able to work in a Multi-temp warehouse ranging from sub-zero to the ambient temperature of the outdoors for the entire shift without restrictions

• Valid CDL License
• Serv-Safe Certification (Managers)
• 5+ years of work experience, in warehouse
• Hydraulic lift equipment experience
  
  Certified knowledge of shipping and receiving practices
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Spanish Language

Terms:

(Grade 3, Step
1)

City of Boston Residency required

Hours:

6:00 am to 2:00pm

Address: 370 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125