Primary Purpose:

Assist in facilitating the efficient operation of the warehouse and distribution of food and supplies for the

Child Nutrition Department. Coordinate assigned duties and activities.

NOTE: Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by applicant.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency) or higher
• Valid Texas Drivers Class C License with good driving record
• Current Texas Food Handlers Permit or eligible to obtain within 2 weeks of employment
• Professional Standard Requirement 6 hours annually

Experience:

• Warehouse and Inventory experience, preferred
• Forklift experience, preferred
• Pallet Jack / Hand Jack

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal instructions in English
• Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Ability to read supply requisitions and perform basic arithmetic

Major Responsibilities:

Receiving

1. Verifying accuracy of shipments by counting, weighing, or measuring items and comparing size, weight, description, and code numbers with information on invoice or packing slip and purchase orders; record any discrepancies or damage
2. Open crates and other containers using hand tools to unpack items received.  Inspect shipments for damage defects.
3. Understands proper food storage and rotation including FIFO

Inventory

1. Track and maintain warehouse inventory, which includes physical inventory.
2. Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.
3. Sort and store items according to established procedures

Distribution

1. Pull, verify, and load trucks for delivery.
2. Drive truck / van to various locations to safely and correctly deliver and or/pick up food, equipment, supplies and/or documents.
3. Maintain accurate records of deliveries and obtain authorized signatures for items requested.
4. Load and unload delivery truck by hand or use of dolly or lift.
5. Transfer food, supplies,  equipment and staff to school cafeterias or other related locations
6. Maintain and keep all vehicles clean.

Safety 

1. Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles according to prescribed safety procedures
2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, carrying, etc.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor
4. immediately.
5. Keep daily temperature reading of freezers and walk in coolers. Report any equipment malfunctions immediately
6. Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Other

1. Participates in related professional organizations, training in-services to keep abreast of innovative techniques for food service operations
2. Assist with general maintenance of school kitchens/cafeterias and Child Nutrition Warehouse/Office.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Uses forklift, hand tools, ladders, dollies, pallets, battery chargers, platform truck, 15 passenger van, freezer truck, copier, fax machine.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Continual walking, standing, climbing, pushing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching; heavy lifting; up to 50lbs alone, and carrying.Work with hazardous materials.  Work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects and vehicles; work outside and inside, exposure to dampness, humidity and dust.Inherent hazards and injuries due to excessive lifting, carrying, stooping and reaching.