Warehouse - Nutrition Services, DSSC

Food Service Warehouse/Delivery Driver (Central Kitchen)

This is an 8 hour per day, 190 days per year, Warehouse I - Nutrition Services position with benefits at the District Support Services Center. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible. Hours for this position are 4:00 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m.

The successful candidate is responsible for performing daily delivery services, receiving and warehousing inventory of District Nutrition Service Supplies.

Job Classification:
Warehouse I – MACP

Reports To:

Manager of Nutrition Services

Job Summary:

Perform various daily delivery services throughout the District and assist with receiving, warehousing and inventory of District Food Service supplies.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Load, deliver, and unload U.S. and inter-district mail, food items, and supplies between sites on a daily basis to ensure schools receive the products they need in a timely manner for meal service.
• Receive and properly store food service warehouse supplies; assist with taking inventory of food and supplies at the central kitchen facility as directed to maintain an up-to-date inventory and provide for efficient delivery of products and supplies to schools.
• Assist with organizing, rotating, and pulling nutrition services items daily; read order guides accurately for appropriate delivery of dry, refrigerated, and frozen foods and supplies; load items onto delivery and provide for efficient delivery of products on time.
• Pick up bank deposits and related paperwork daily for the food service program and deliver to the food service office for processing.
• Communicate and collaborate with other nutrition services employees and assist with the smooth central and school kitchen operations.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain equipment to include, but not limited to: delivery vehicles with hydraulic lift gates ranging in size from 18-26 feet long, electric pallet jack, forklift and transportation equipment.
• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs in the Central Kitchen.
• Ability to perform light maintenance to delivery vehicles including fueling, washing, and reporting service needs to the transportation department
• Ability to read, write, and interpret written instructions and perform basic math.
• Physical ability to perform manual work associated with warehouse duties including lifting 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to work in the warehouse, coolers, and walk-in freezers for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform tasks well under pressure, maintain accuracy of information, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and effective relations, work cooperatively, and communicate in a positive manner with school district staff, students, parents and the general public.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and to be flexible in meeting deadlines.
• Valid Washington Driver's License, including Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with acceptable driving record for the purpose of driving District delivery vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor(s).

Education:

• High school graduation or its equivalent.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience or training in warehouse and delivery work. Vocational or technical training may substitute for work experience.
• Previous experience with purchasing and shipping/receiving in a food distribution organization preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Food Service Warehouse/Delivery Driver I

Sitting - X

Standing - X

Walking - X

Crouching - X

Kneeling/Crawling - X

Stooping - X

Twisting Knees - X

Twisting Waist - X

Twisting Neck - X

Climbing - X

Balancing - X

Leg/Foot Use - X

Reaching - X

Handling/Grasping - X

Fingering/Feeling - X

Pushing/Pulling - X

Lifting/Carrying - X

Talking - X

Hearing - X

Vision - X

Near Acuity - X

Far Acuity - X

Depth Perception - X

Color Vision - X

Field of Vision - X

Smell - X

Work Outdoors - X

Work Indoors - X