Substitute Storekeeper

Hayward Unified School District; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Unified School District seeks a substitutes-only storekeeper to assist in the Nutrition Services Center. You will receive, store and distribute food supplies and equipment to district sites, and coordinate shipments with schools.

The role involves rotating stock, maintaining records and performing related warehouse tasks. The position requires basic math, strong organization, and the ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in storekeeping, receiving, shipping or related field preferred.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic math and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and ensure delivery of food supplies and equipment to district sites.
• Oversee storage, rotation and flow of items between center and schools.
• Monitor daily storekeeping activities and adjust procedures as needed.
• Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts and vehicles as required.
• Prepare records and reports for shipping, receiving and inventory.

Skills

Receiving & shipping

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Serv-Safe certification

Inventory software

Job description

Under the direction of the Director-Child Nutrition or other assigned administrator, perform storekeeping work in the operation of the food service section at the Nutrition Services Center; receive, store and assure the delivery of food supplies and equipment to District school sites; oversee the storage, rotation and flow of food supplies and equipment between the Nutrition Services Center and assigned school sites.Perform storekeeping work in the operation of the food service section of the District warehouse; coordinate related warehouse activities; monitor and evaluate daily storekeeping activities and procedures and modify as appropriate.

Receive, store and assure the delivery of food supplies and equipment to District school sites; coordinate supply and equipment transactions with shipping and receiving; check deliveries against shipping papers, requisitions and purchase orders and sign for receipt; restock Nutrition Services Center shelves.

Oversee the storage, rotation and flow of food supplies and equipment between the Nutrition Services Center and assigned school sites; assure bulk orders and non-bulk orders are filled according to established time lines; initiate purchase requisitions as directed.

Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including manual and electric floor jacks, refrigeration units and forklifts; arrange for the repair and maintenance of warehouse equipment as necessary; operate a vehicle to conduct work.

Communicate with Child Nutrition, other District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to shipping and receiving irregularities, equipment maintenance and repair, order discrepancies and assigned activities.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to shipping, receiving and assigned activities; process forms, applications and paperwork necessary for the completion of food supply and equipment transactions.

Prepare daily and end of year state commodity inventory.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.

Perform general housekeeping duties; assist with maintaining the Nutrition Services Center inventory in a clean and orderly condition.

Initiate follow‑up telephone calls and check with vendors for late shipments, delivery errors, broken or damaged materials and similar errors.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Practices, procedures and techniques of receiving, storing, shipping and delivering food supplies and equipment.
• Storage and rotation of perishable foods.
• Food product shelf‑life guidelines and restrictions.
• Basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Record‑keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform storekeeping work in the operation of the food service section of the Nutrition Services Center.
• Receive, store and assure the delivery of food supplies and equipment to District school sites.
• Oversee the storage, rotation and flow of food supplies and equipment between the Nutrition Services Center and assigned school sites.
• Assure perishable foods are stored and rotated properly.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Plan and organize work.
• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience in storekeeping, delivery or related field.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Forklift certification.
• Valid Serv‑Safe certificate issued by the Department of Environmental Health

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT: Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and perform storekeeping duties.

Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects as assigned by position.

Walking to store and retrieve food supplies.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Positions in the job classification typically work on‑call, as needed. This recruitment is for substitutes only. Applicants interested in permanent positions must reapply during recruitments posted for non‑substitute positions. Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or concerning this posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity‑minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call [phone], ext 34102 or 34201, or email [e-mail]. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.

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