Warehouse Nutrition Services Specialist

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Elementary School District No.3 is seeking a Warehouse Nutrition Services Specialist to manage receiving, stocking and issuing food inventory for Nutritional Services in Tempe, AZ. Responsibilities include coordinating deliveries, overseeing safe handling, and ensuring proper documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, 2 years warehouse experience, 1 year food inventory experience, and relevant Arizona licenses.

Qualifications

• Education/experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED
• Two years warehouse experience
• One year handling food inventory
• Food Service Managers License from Maricopa County Environmental Services Dept
• State of Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid Arizona Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Receive and process orders of food and supplies from school sites
• Coordinate and conduct staging of orders and driver delivery
• Act as liaison with school site nutritional services supervisors
• Receive and verify incoming stock from vendors and load/unload trucks
• Operate material handling equipment to load/unload and move materials
• Utilize automated system for inventory verification and documentation
• Drive routes as required
• Routinely inspect refrigerated trucks for food safety
• Monitor inventory with FIFO/HAACP practices
• Coordinate USDA commodities under direction of Nutrition Services
• Meet with district office personnel on commodity ordering
• Monitor ADE notices and shipments
• Place and manage direct ship schedules
• Maintain required records

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Food safety principles

Lifting heavy objects

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated inventory system

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Nutrition Services Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904609
Application Deadline: Sep 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Warehouse Nutrition Services Specialist

Coordinate warehouse activities related to assigned work in the area of receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and staging of food and supplies for Nutritional Services. Provide oversight in safe and proper handling of food inventory. Conduct activities related to USDA commodities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years warehouse experience
• One (1) year experience handling food inventory
• Food Service Managers License from Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
• State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid Arizona Drivers License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and process orders of food and supplies from school sites.
• Coordinate and conduct staging of orders and driver delivery, including both warehouse orders and central kitchen orders.
• Act as a liaison with school site nutritional services supervisors.
• Receive and verify incoming stock from vendors and load and unload vendor and delivery trucks.
• Operate material handling equipment to load, unload, and move materials.
• Utilize automated system for inventory verification and adjustments procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
• Drive routes as required.
• Routinely inspect refrigerated trucks to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Utilize and monitor inventory management procedures incorporating FIFO and HAACP criteria for proper handling and storage of all products.
• Monitor inventory volume to achieve volume par levels for optimal inventory turnover with input from the Director of Nutritional Services.
• Coordinate USDA commodities with direction from the Director of Nutritional Services.
• Conduct monthly ADE shipping verifications.
• Coordinate direct ship schedule of processed commodities with Student Nutritional Specialist.
• Meet regularly with Nutritional Services district office personnel on commodity ordering needs related to menu.
• Monitor ADE Notice of Arrivals, place orders, and submit refusals within required time limits.
• Check ADE surplus weekly and place orders as needed.
• Maintain records required by law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of automated inventory system
• Knowledge of record keeping practicesKnowledge of proper safety techniques
• Knowledge of food safety practices
• Skill in lifting heavy objects
• Skill in operating forklift or other related equipment
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Skill communicating verbally, in writing, and through computer applications
• Ability to properly lift and move materials, supplies and equipment
• Ability to possess valid Arizona Drivers License with good driving record for the last five years

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to dangerous machinery

Potential physical harm

Exposure to extreme temperature conditions

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Requires frequent lifting up to 80 lbs.

Requires the ability to lift, bend and stoop.

CATEGORY: Classified

WORK YEAR: 12 months

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Nutrition Services

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES: N/A

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.82 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3205 S Rural Road
• Tempe, Arizona 85282
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]