Materials Technician - Food Services

Washington Elementary School; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District is seeking a Materials Technician for the Nutrition Services department in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on receiving, distributing, and managing school supply inventories to support district operations.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and delivery equipment, performing data entry, and coordinating stock transfers. A CDL and forklift certification are preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy in inventory control.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Two years of warehousing experience (preferred).
• One year of computer experience (preferred).
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (preferred).
• Valid Forklift Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Receives goods by checking against purchase orders and signs vendor log-sheet.
• Distributes supplies to schools and departments and tracks stock movement.
• Operates delivery equipment and ensures safety during transport and loading.
• Performs data entry into the inventory system and reconciles stock discrepancies.
• Coordinates moves of furniture between sites and manages disposal of obsolete items.

Skills

Warehousing operations

Inventory control systems

Forklift operation

Delivery coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Washington Elementary School District 6 Nutrition Services - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Materials Technician - Food Services

Washington Elementary School District 6 Nutrition Services - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5465504
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 09, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade

B(Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement)

Department

Nutrition Services

Accountable To

Materials Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Calendar

261 days

Creation/Revision Date

October 23, 2023

Under general supervision, incumbent(s) performs distribution and receiving supply inventory functions which may include, but not be limited to, mail distribution, deliveries, supply management, return of merchandise, processing requisitions, and transfer and/or disposal of equipment.

Essential Duties

• Performs receiving of supply functions by reading purchase orders on hand or in the materials software program, verifying items received match ordered items, identifying unmatched items and determining if those were ordered items, verifying packages and signing vendor log-sheet, and calling personnel for clarification or verification.
• Performs distribution of supply functions by loading and unloading truck, driving truck, operating forklifts, truck lift, and other equipment, fills orders, assists in supply requisitions, delivers supplies to schools and departments, acquires responsible parties to sign off on log-off sheet, and files log-off sheet. Identifies all supplies to ensure the delivery of proper supplies
• Conducts the mail distribution, including loading and unloading vehicle, picks up mail and other items from schools and departments, sorts mail, delivers to appropriate schools, departments, and homes, transports significant items (i.e. cash, paychecks, assessment, expulsions, etc.). Communicates with constituents regarding distribution.
• Operates delivery trucks, mail trucks, electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and other applicable equipment. Makes pre-trip and post-trip reviews, ensures safety, and performs general maintenance with all applicable equipment. Reports any and all citations issued by police issued by police agencies for moving violations.
• Performs data entry into and runs reports from the materials software program for areas including supply inventory, receiving entries, return of supplies, posting on-line requisitions, reconciliation of stock discrepancies, and look-up of stock and purchase orders.
• Stocks shelves including relocating items, updating shelf tags and coding, determining storage location for excess stock, and moving old stock out before the new stock.
• Conducts the return of merchandise process for inner-district and vendors. Records returned items into the materials software program and gives credit to appropriate school/department budget supply code. Obtains documentation and returning items from user. Gets return of authorization and credit documentation from vendors.
• Transfers furniture between schools, classrooms, and auction sites including lifting items, loading and unloading truck, operating forklifts, truck lift, and other equipment, and coordinating moves with the effected personal.
• Assists the materials supervisor with completing the annual supply inventory by tallying units of all items, documenting any discrepancies, and makes adjustments in database. Completes disposal forms for those items that need to be discarded. Assists in physical fixed asset inventory as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of warehousing experience;
• One year of computer experience;
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License;
• Valid Forklift Certification.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Operating warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, banning machines and hydraulic lifts;
• Utilizing an automated inventory control systems;
• Applying inventory control techniques and material distribution;
• Using computerized inventory control systems;
• Knowing types of equipment used in warehouses including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, banning machines and hydraulic lifts;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $17.12 Per Hour

Job Categories

Administration > Facilities