Food Service - Warehouse Driver

Arlington ISD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Texas seeks a Warehouse Worker / Truck Driver to support warehousing operations. Responsibilities include maintaining the warehouse, transporting orders, and ensuring safe vehicle operation. This role requires a valid Class B CDL license and a strong commitment to safety and operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and related experience.
• Must possess or acquire Class B CDL.
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain warehouse operations, loading and unloading as needed.
• Transport orders to designated routes in a timely manner.
• Ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Good judgement

Logical thinking

Record keeping

Ability to operate equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class B CDL license

Tools

Rider pallet trucks

Walk pallet trucks

Fork lifts

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE : The job of the Warehouse Worker / Truck Driver was established for the purpose / s of providing support to the warehousing operations with responsibilities of maintaining the warehouse, receiving and storing shipments, pulling orders, transporting orders over designated routes, ensuring safe operation of vehicles, and loading and unloading orders.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a related field OR equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must have a minimum of Class B CDL license OR have passed the written exams required for a Class B CDL and be willing and able to pass the driving requirements for this license within sixty (60) days.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas.
• Must maintain the required driver's CDL license.
• Pass an annual physical examination
• District instructed safety and operational procedure training
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write in English
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Operating equipment used in warehouse operations
• Ability to prepare and maintaining accurate records

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Exhibits good judgement and logical thinking to determine the best solution for the district, department and school
• Understanding of shipping and receiving, as well as the FIFO system of inventory processing
• Locates and retrieves food, supplies and equipment from warehouse storage and / or delivers orders to schools in a timely manner
• Picks up surplus foods, equipment or supplies
• Delivers foods, equipment or supplies to schools based on delivery instructions
• Loads and unloads trucks at school facilities
• Determines invoice requirements and loads trucks accordingly; separates delivered property in clerical, and cafeteria categories
• Performs duties associated with maintaining warehouse areas; clean and free of safety hazards
• Participates in an on-call rotation for emergency food pick up
• Responds to service calls in a timely manner while serving on-call duty, as necessary, to maintain funcation of District facilities
• Ensures all paperwork is signed, dated, and authorized by appropriate school official
• Constantly works to improve knowledge and skills
• May require overtime, as necessary, to maintain function of District facilities
• All other duties as assigned by the director or designee

EQUIPMENT USED :

• Must operate rider pallet trucks, walk pallet trucks, and fork lifts.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Warehouse Driver

• Physical Demands :

INFREQUENTLY OCCASIONALY ROUTINELY

LIFT

Light (under 15 lbs) ___ ___ _X_

Moderate (15-35 lbs) ___ ___ _X_

Heavy (45 lbs or over) ___ _X_ ___

WORKING CONDITIONS : Warehouse Driver

CARRY

Light (under 15 lbs) ___ ___ _X_

Moderate (15-44 lbs) ___ ___ _X_

Heavy (45 lbs or over) ___ _X_ ___

Pushing ___ ___ _X_

Bending or stooping ___ ___ _X_

Reaching above shoulder ___ ___ _X_

Driving Equip - Vehicle ___ ___ _X_

Working with Machinery ___ ___ _X_

Climbing

Ladders ___ _X_ ___

Ramps ___ ___ _X_

Scaffolds _X_ ___ ___

Walking ___ ___ _X_

Note : In emergency situations, employee may need to lift or pull in excess of above listing. Ability to maneuver narrow-aisle forklifts (both riding and walking) with weights to 2500#; good manual dexterity; good coordination; ability to stand for long periods.

Environment : Performs duties in extreme temperature changes, from outside temperatures to freezers. Constantly moving, with other moving hazards in the area. Loud noises; standing on hard floor surfaces while working; numerous simultaneous activities; dealing with various groups of employees and working with machinery having moving parts. Exposure to solvents such as degreasing agents and possible exposure to fumes, smoke or gases.