Light Truck Driver

Light Truck Driver

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• Able to read and write English
• Accuracy in counting, weighing and recording data
• Good basic math skills as they relate to converting inventory proportions
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Familiarity with quality standards and defined product specifications
• Organized and methodical in approach; able to prioritize work tasks and assignments
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills
• Possess a willingness to promote a diverse and inclusive campus community
• Able to function as an effective member of a team
• Neat in appearance and professional in manner
• Able to work flexible schedule
• Experience driving a box or similar-size truck

• Physical capability to load, unload and store goods and materials
• Ability to perform light maintenance on delivery vehicles
• Routine standing for extended periods; walking; sitting; bending; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; use hands to finger, handle, slice, dice, chop, or feel objects, knives, tools or controls on kitchen equipment; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; smelling, talking or hearing.
• Occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
• Push and/or pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required includes close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must consistently utilize all Personal Protective Equipment per Brown Dining Services guidelines
• Frequently moves about campus to various locations for catered events.
• Constantly works in outdoor weather.
• Ability to tolerate heat and cold temperatures.

Performs a variety of tasks related to the receiving, transport, and storage of food and other goods. Is responsible for securing and issuing all goods, materials and equipment for UFS. Performs a variety of tasks related to the timely and effective delivery of commissary goods and food and supplies for catered events.

Typical duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Observes proper receiving procedures, including checking quantities against purchasing requisitions and refusing deliveries that do not meet established criteria for quality, quantity, wholesomeness, adherence to specifications, proper temperatures, etc.
• Informs immediate supervisor of any discrepancies before signing for items
• Assures security and proper storage of all goods at all times.
• Ensures that all items entering and leaving any storage or refrigeration area have been documented according to defined procedures.
• Rotates stock when putting away inventory.
• Promptly puts up stock orders and informs requisitioner when orders are ready and if any items are missing. Informs Purchasing Manager or Lead Receiver when supplies run low or become depleted.
• Assures security, orderliness and cleanliness of all storage, receiving and trash removal areas.
• Prepares areas for and assists in taking inventory as assigned.
• Transports goods in a timely and sanitary manner. Assures equipment and product are not damaged during transport.
• Operates delivery vehicles properly and safely while observing all local laws, ordinances and policies of the University.
• Assures security of vehicles and their contents at all times.
• Prior to loading orders on trucks, checks them against requisitions and function sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness. Assists in setting up functions if necessary. Picks up completed functions and retrieves all equipment sent out. Unloads function supplies and distributes items in proper locations.
• Observes all safety, sanitation and security standards of the department.
• Is courteous and helpful to customers.
• Maintains a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance and wears designated uniform.
• Performs other tasks as requested.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal record check satisfactory to Brown University.

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

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