Light Truck Driver

Light Truck Driver

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. This includes checking quantities against purchasing requisitions and refusing deliveries which 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.
• Assures 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 notifies 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 (i.e. trash to trash disposal area, equipment and supplies to catering prep area, soiled urns to urn sink, and dirty dishes, which individual neatly stacks, to dishroom).
• 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.

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Recruiting Start Date : 2024-05-03

Position Work Location : Onsite

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