CNS Driver

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is hiring a CNS Warehouse Driver in Raleigh, NC. The position involves delivering food and supplies to schools, supporting child nutrition operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience driving large trucks. This role requires strong communication skills, time management, and the ability to work independently. Preferred qualifications include a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and experience in food service or warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in NC.
• Complete forklift operator training within 90 days of employment.
• Complete Child Nutrition Services HACCP training within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food, supplies, and equipment to schools.
• Perform work related to warehouse receiving and order pick-up.
• Transport items between the central office and school sites.
• Load and unload delivery trucks.
• Maintain safety during delivery operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Effective time management

Basic math calculations

Multi-step instruction following

Independence

Teamwork

Large delivery truck driving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of experience in driving a large delivery truck

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

DRIVER

WORKING TITLE

CNS Warehouse Driver

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Child Nutrition Services (CNS)

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 19

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday Shifts: (5:30am - 2:00pm; 6:00am - 2:30pm; 6:30am -3:00pm; 7:00am - 3:30pm)

This position follows a variable work calendar based on operational needs. Shifts are determined by the supervisor. Work assignments may occur during school closure periods, including breaks and summer months. The position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to support emergency or time-sensitive operational needs.

POSITION PURPOSE

Delivers food, supplies, and equipment to schools for child nutrition operations. Performs work related to warehouse receiving and order pick‑up. Responsible for transporting food, supplies, and equipment between the central office, vendors, and school sites. Supports daily meal service operations by ensuring timely, accurate, and sanitary delivery of all items needed for school nutrition programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to perform basic math calculations;
• Ability to follow multi-step written and oral instructions;
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team;
• Ability to drive a large delivery truck;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form in English using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, attorneys, parents, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two years of experience in driving a large delivery truck;

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements;
• Within 90 days of employment complete training and certification requirements as a forklift operator;
• Within 60 days of employment, successfully complete Child Nutrition Services Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL);
• Experience in food service, warehouse operations, or delivery;
• Four years of experience in driving a large delivery truck;
• ServSafe Certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a large delivery truck for drop off and pick up of foods, supplies, materials, and food service equipment.
• Loads delivery trucks to most efficiently meet daily routes.
• Performs work to unload and properly shelve products at delivery locations.
• Maintains a high degree of safety during loading and unloading operations and while driving route.
• Completes required paperwork and collects signatures of deliveries for audit control.
• Receives, stores, palletizes, stages, and rotates goods in central warehouse in accordance with HACCP and uses best practices for handling potentially hazardous chemicals. To include counting inventory.
• Attends annual training in accordance with the National School Lunch Program federal regulations for professional standards and maintains documentation of attendance for auditing purposes.
• Performs daily pre‑safety and operational checks of vehicles, refrigeration apparatus, and equipment; reports concerns appropriately to maintain safety and operational standards.
• Cleans vehicle/truck to maintain appearance and sanitary standards.
• Ensures all vehicles are fueled with the appropriate fuel type in accordance with manufacturer and district requirements.
• Palletizes and stages orders along with receives, stores, and rotates goods.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office, warehouse, and cafeteria environment. Work requires exposure to variable weather elements when making deliveries. It is also performed in variable environments with exposure to hot, cold, and freezing temperatures and moderate noise levels. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment and operating warehouse forklifts and pallet jacks. Work is considered heavy physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally or 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

EFFECTIVE DATE 2/2026

DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.