Forklift-Certified Lead Warehouse & Distribution

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 88,742,236; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking a Warehouse and Distribution Worker Lead for a 12-month position. The role involves leading daily warehouse activities, overseeing inventory, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring safety and compliance in a large district setting.

The incumbent will train staff, resolve operational issues, and support continuous improvement in distribution operations to serve schools, departments, and partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in distribution warehouse operations, including at least one year of delivery driving.
• Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or an equivalent out-of-state license, with a clean three-year driving record.
• Forklift certification.
• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Warehouse Operations, or related field is preferred.
• Experience with HACCP, food safety compliance, and working in a school district or large multi-site organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, coordinates, monitors, and reviews the work of distribution personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and timely operations.
• Coordinates daily warehouse, receiving, inventory, and distribution activities to meet priorities and customer service expectations.
• Prioritizes workloads, reallocates resources, and responds to staffing needs and emergencies.
• Resolves operational issues involving deliveries, inventory discrepancies, equipment failures, and customer concerns.
• Maintains records supporting purchasing, receiving, inventory control, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates vendor deliveries, returns, warranty claims, and repair of equipment.
• Provides training on warehouse operations, equipment use, and safety practices.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, HACCP, DOT, and district policies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized warehouse and supports continuous improvement.

Skills

Forklift certification

Delivery driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management software

Office software

Job description

Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking a Warehouse and Distribution Worker Lead for a 12-month position. The role involves leading daily warehouse activities, overseeing inventory, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring safety and compliance in a large district setting.

The incumbent will train staff, resolve operational issues, and support continuous improvement in distribution operations to serve schools, departments, and partners.