Warehouse and Distribution Worker Lead Nutrition Services - TEST Annoucement

• Forklift certification.

Saint Paul Public Schools is looking to hire a Warehouse and Distribution Worker Lead - 12 Months

A civil service eligible list will be created from this posting and remain in use for all Warehouse and Distribution Worker Lead 12 mo vacancies that occur in this title for a year from the date of the exam. Eligible candidates will be notified of the testing date via e-mail after applicants have been screened for minimum qualifications.

Performs advanced skilled warehouse, inventory, logistics, and distribution work supporting District operations through the ordering, receiving, inspecting, storing, inventory control, picking, routing, and delivery of food products, commodities, supplies, equipment, mail, and other materials. Ensures inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, efficient warehouse and distribution operations, and high-quality customer service. Coordinates daily warehouse activities, provides work direction to assigned staff, resolves operational issues, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Reports to the Assistant Director or designee.

The Lead Distribution Clerk exercises moderate supervision over distribution clerks, other distribution employees and temporary workers as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in distribution warehouse operations, which includes at least one (1) year of delivery driving experience. Equivalent experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license at the time of hire, with a driving record free of license suspensions or revocations during the three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Warehouse Operations, or a related field.
• Two years of experience operating warehouse equipment and using computerized inventory, purchasing, or warehouse management systems.
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible warehouse, logistics, inventory, or distribution experience.
• Experience coordinating the work of warehouse or distribution staff.
• Experience in food service warehouse operations, including HACCP, USDA commodities, and food safety compliance.
• Experience working in a K-12 school district, government, healthcare, or other large, multi-site organization.
• Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA warehouse safety standards and continuous process improvement principles.

• Assigns, coordinates, monitors, and reviews the work of distribution personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and timely warehouse and delivery operations.
• Coordinates daily warehouse, receiving, inventory, and distribution activities to meet operational priorities and customer service expectations.
• Prioritizes workloads, reallocates resources, and responds to changing operational demands, staffing needs, and emergency requests.
• Resolves operational issues involving deliveries, inventory discrepancies, equipment failures, and customer concerns.
• Coordinates communication among warehouse staff, drivers, school personnel, vendors, partners, supervisors, and District departments to support efficient operations.

• Receives, unloads, inspects, stores, picks, stages, loads, and delivers food products, commodities, equipment, supplies, mail, and other materials for schools, departments, and partners.
• Operates warehouse equipment and District vehicles in accordance with District procedures and applicable safety regulations.
• Verifies incoming shipments for accuracy, condition, quality, expiration dates, and compliance with purchase specifications.
• Inspects food products to ensure compliance with HACCP requirements, food safety regulations, and District quality standards.
• Fills orders while maintaining inventory accuracy and established delivery schedules.

• Conducts physical inventories, cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits.
• Monitors inventory levels and usage trends and recommends replenishment to maintain operational continuity.
• Orders food products, commodities, supplies, PPE, equipment, and other materials in accordance with District purchasing procedures.
• Reconciles purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, and receiving…