Substitute Nutrition Services Warehouse Driver

Kent Consortium; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent School District is seeking a Substitute Nutrition Services Warehouse Driver to deliver food and supplies from the central kitchen warehouse to district schools. The role requires operating a delivery truck, maintaining it, and ensuring accurate paperwork for each pickup and delivery.

Responsibilities include receiving, pulling, and delivering inventory, moving equipment within the district, and keeping warehouse areas clean and organized while supporting the food service team in daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year experience driving a delivery truck or similar vehicle.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and driving record meeting requirements; forklift training certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and supplies from central kitchen warehouse to district schools.
• Operate delivery truck and maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety.
• Receive, pull, and deliver from inventory food, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Move equipment within the district.
• Maintain necessary paperwork for pickups and deliveries.
• Keep warehouse inventory and storage areas orderly and clean.
• Perform daily inspection of staff and warehouse vehicles.
• Serve as member of the food service team and perform related duties.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Relationship-building

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift training certificate

Tools

Delivery truck operation

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Substitute Nutrition Services Warehouse Driver JobID: 5003

• Position Type: Substitutes (Non-Teaching)/ Substitute Nutrition Services

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The purpose of the position is to make deliveries of food and supplies from the central kitchen warehouse to district schools.

• Operates delivery truck; assures proper maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Receives, pulls, and delivers from inventory food, supplies, materials, and equipment from central kitchen warehouse to schools, central kitchen departments, and other locations in the district.
• May move equipment and materials within the district.
• Picks up and delivers supplies, materials, and equipment from suppliers and vendors in and out of the district.
• Maintains necessary paper work to insure that all pickups and deliveries are accounted for.
• Maintains orderly and clean warehouse inventory and storage areas.
• Makes daily inspection of staff and warehouse vehicles.
• Serves as member of the food service team of the district; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in a delivery truck and at pick up and delivery sites requiring walking, standing, and lifting of objects weighing up to 100 lbs using proper safety precautions. Employee is subject to traffic hazards and potentially unsafe or difficult driving conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, or G.E.D., and one year experience driving a delivery truck or similar vehicle; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and driving record that meets established requirements. Fork lift training certificate.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must demonstrate a successful level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
• Knowledge of safe vehicle operating techniques and standards.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of safe and effective truck loading and unloading techniques and practices.
• Ability to safely operate a delivery truck, forklift, and pallet jack.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, suppliers, and vendors.
• Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the position.

About Kent School District

Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District's mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision

Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District's vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.

Values

Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, "How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?" Specific values are at the heart of our culture because they are levers that drive us towards achieving shared vision. Throughout this plan, three core values are prioritized:

Equity

Student equity is ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.

Excellence

As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.

Community

Partnership with our community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.