Food Service - Warehouse Delivery Driver

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent alternatives to the qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
• Previous warehouse handling experience preferred
• Valid Class E license
• Previous experience with fork lift, stick shift truck, and box van preferred
• Equipment repair and maintenance experience
• Ability to lift at least 70 pounds unassisted
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and push frequently. All duties require moderate to, at times, heavy physical exercise and exertion
• Ability to withstand a variety of temperature ranges
• Able to read and write English and calculate simple mathematics
• Willing to learn new technology
• Neat and clean in appearance
• Willing to work in a team environment
• Valid Jackson County / Independence Food Handler’s Permit

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Non-Exempt

Reports to :

Warehouse Manager and / or Supervisor

Job Goal :

Support the operations of the warehouse, delivery, and general maintenance of the Nutrition Service Department as determined by the Warehouse Manager and / or Supervisor.

Performance Responsibilities :

• Receives grocery orders to the warehouse
• Follows the FIFO inventory system
• Fills grocery orders for school Nutrition Center operations
• Delivers grocery orders in a timely and professional manner
• Handles deliveries from Nutrition Centers as instructed
• Assumes responsibility for assuring that all equipment is safe and in good working condition. Reports malfunctions and initiates repairs as instructed
• Picks up and receives commodity product into inventory
• Follows the food inventory guidelines as set by HACCP
• Assumes responsibility for the security of food and supplies
• Attends and completes mandatory continuing education as assigned
• Performs general small equipment repair & maintenance functions as required
• Reports any operation problems to the Warehouse Manager and / or Supervisor
• Will perform work of equal or lower classification, as required or directed, and perform work of a higher classification for training purposes, or as warranted by emergency circumstances as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor or Director
• Other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager and / or Warehouse Supervisor or Director

Terms of Employment :

The Warehouse and Delivery position will be employed for a twelvemonth position. The salary and work calendar will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Required Testing :

Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.

Work Environment / conditions :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to hot and cold environments, risk of injury and / or illness.

The employee will work near, or with, moving mechanical equipment. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals.

The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.

Physical Demands :

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach, bend, squat, stoop, and kneel.
• The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, or move up to 70 pounds.
• The employee will frequently push or pull items such as, but not limited to, carts with food items and / or equipment that can weigh up to 70 pounds total.

Evaluation :

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Warehouse Manager and / or Supervisor, using the Independence School District Performance Based Evaluation- Nutrition Services.