Substitute Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District; Spring Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District seeks a substitute warehouse/ delivery associate to handle shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing goods including food, supplies, equipment, and textbooks. The role involves driving to multiple locations along routes, preparing records, and supporting food service distribution as needed.

The position is a substitute role with hours not guaranteed and no benefits. Pre-employment clearances are required and paid by the district; forklift experience is

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED and warehouse, delivery or related experience.
• Forklift certification desirable, may be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and organize equipment and supplies at delivery sites; ensure equipment operates properly.
• Assist in conducting inventories; verify stock and identify losses.
• Deliver goods to various locations; maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform safety checks.
• Process requisitions; pull, pack, and ship items per procedures; monitor stock levels.

Skills

Forklift experience

Delivery driving

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of duties related to the shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of goods including food, supplies, equipment, textbooks and other materials; drives a vehicle to various locations along assigned routes to pick-up and deliver food, goods, equipment and mail; prepares and maintains related records and reports; may participate in a variety of food service distribution functions as directed.

Work Conditions

As a substitute employee hours are not guaranteed (substitutes can work as little or as much as desired); position is not benefits eligible.

Pre-Employment Clearances

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCES FOR: Department of Justice (CA) Fingerprints; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprints; Tuberculosis (TB) and physical.NOTE: The District pays for Pre-Employment clearances for Substitute Employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembles and organizes equipment and supplies at delivery sites as directed; assures proper operation of equipment as assigned.
• Assists in conducting physical inventories; verifies stock and identifies losses.
• Communicates with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information, assists in the resolution of issues or concerns related to deliveries.
• Drives a vehicle to various locations along assigned routes to deliver goods; maintains cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; performs a daily safety check for assigned vehicle according to the established guidelines.
• Fills and processes requisitions; pulls, packs and ships items or supplies to various locations according to established procedures; monitors stock levels; reviews and verifies accuracy of orders; assists in ordering equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Follows established warehouse procedures and guidelines.
• Locks and unlocks doors and gates as appropriate; maintains security when entering and exiting sites according to established guidelines.
• Maintains warehouse in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Operates a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and dollies; operates a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, computer and assigned software.
• Performs a variety of duties related to the shipping, loading, receiving, storing and issuing of assigned goods including supplies, equipment, testing materials and food; assure supplies, equipment, testing materials and food are delivered in a timely manner.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of files, records and reports related to purchase orders, deliveries and assigned activities; establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Reports warehouse equipment maintenance and repair needs to the Lead Storekeeper.
• Shelves and stores items received in the appropriate section of the warehouse; places food items in racks, coolers or freezers as required; rotates perishable and nonperishable inventory as needed; assures food shipments are not spoiled or damaged.
• Responsible for daily logging, transporting, and the safe keeping of deposit bags when in transport from multiple District sites to warehouse to secure funds in preparation for armored car pickup.

Other Duties

• Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and warehouse, delivery or related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift experience desirable.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability.
• Valid Forklift Certification (to be obtained within 12 months of employment).
• Some positions in this classification may be required to have a valid Food Handler Certificate issued by an authorized agency (or willingness to obtain Food Handler's Certificate through District sponsored program).

Knowledge Of

• Use and terminology of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and other warehouse documents.
• Proper loading and unloading of trucks.
• Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road.
• Shipping and receiving procedures.
• Operation of equipment used in the receipt, storage and shipping of supplies, food, materials and equipment.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling and transporting food.
• Storage and rotation of perishable foods.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Basic record-keeping, report preparation and inventory techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic mathematical calculations.

Ability To

• Participate in a variety of food service distribution functions.
• Drive a vehicle to various locations to pick up and deliver food items and supplies.
• Assist in filling and processing daily food service orders and maintaining inventory and stocking items.
• Load and unload shipments of food items and supplies.
• Inspect and receive deliveries.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain and prepare routine records and reports.
• Operate a computer and assigned software.
• Ensure proper temperature of food items.
• Operate a truck, forklift, pallet jack, dolly, hand truck and other warehouse equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Follow and ensure compliance with health and sanitation requirements.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Operate delivery trucks safely and economically.
• Maintain specified delivery schedule in rush conditions.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.