Warehouse - Operations Department

SAN-Jose-Unified-School-District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

San José Unified School District is seeking a Warehouse team member to manage inventory, receive, store, and distribute materials for schools and district departments. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced educational environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, California driver’s license, forklift certification, and ServSafe certification when assigned to Student Nutrition Services. Typical hours are 6:30am–3:00pm, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent.
• California driver's license.
• Forklift certification.
• ServSafe certification when assigned to Student Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and organize shipments of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Fill and prepare orders for delivery to school sites and district departments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through established systems.
• Ensure safe handling of materials, including use of forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Monitor product conditions, report damages, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in compliance with district safety standards.
• Assist with deliveries and pickups, ensuring timely and accurate routing.
• Collaborate with team members and departments to support daily operations and customer service needs.
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in all warehouse activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The impact you will have: As a Warehouse team member, you will manage inventory, systems, and processes in an efficient and safe manner to meet customer needs and support an enriching educational environment for our students, staff, and community. You will receive, store, and distribute materials while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Our Warehouse staff apply best practices to complete assigned duties safely, on time, with a customer service mindset, and in alignment with San José Unified standards and procedures. A more detailed job description is available at:

Who you are: You are an adaptable and dependable team member with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent time management. You work well both independently and collaboratively, maintaining a strong commitment to customer service, accuracy, and safety. You take pride in your work, stay organized in fast-paced environments, and strive to continuously improve in support of the district’s mission.

As a Warehouse team member, you will be assisting with operations of the warehouse and be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Receiving, inspecting, and organizing shipments of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Filling and preparing orders for delivery to school sites and district departments.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records through established systems and procedures.
• Ensuring safe and efficient handling of materials, including use of forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Monitoring product conditions, reporting damages, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in compliance with district safety standards.
• Assisting with deliveries and pickups, ensuring timely and accurate routing.
• Collaborating with team members and departments to support daily operations and customer service needs.
• Demonstrating reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in all warehouse activities.

What you need for this position:

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
• California driver's license
• Forklift certification
• Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
• ServSafe certification when assigned to Student Nutrition Services

Roles Available:

• Operations Department
• 1.0 FTE - 40hrs. a week - 6:30am - 3:00pm
• 12-Month Position

SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement

Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements.

Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment.

SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students.

San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law.

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail].

Note to internal applicants:

• Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share.Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
• To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.