Warehouse Worker - Hourly on call

Sylvania; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Unified School District is seeking a Warehouse Worker for the District Warehouse. The role is full-time, hourly, and involves handling deliveries, inventory, and light custodial duties to support educational and nutritional objectives.

Hourly rate ranges from $24.28 to $26.52 depending on experience, with duties including loading/unloading, safety inspections, and record-keeping. Valid California driver’s license required; high school diploma and 1 year warehousing experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1 year of warehousing, distribution, or materials management experience preferred.
• Experience in a K-12 public school environment is preferred.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and basic computer/office systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate delivery vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts and dollies to load, unload, move, haul and transport equipment, supplies and materials.
• Receive, store and inventory supply items, equipment, food commodities and consumables; pull stock and fulfill orders for school cafeterias.
• Deliver intra-District mail, collect monies from school sites and maintain proper chain of custody.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Perform daily safety inspections of assigned vehicles.
• Perform light custodial duties to maintain the warehouse in a safe, orderly condition.
• Assist in receipt, tagging and tracking of inventory and assets.
• Prepare and maintain accurate logs, files and records, manual and electronic.
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Delivery vehicle operation

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Temporary Hourly on Call

Title: Warehouse Worker

Hourly Rate: $24.28 to $26.52 per hour (depending on experience)

Purpose of Position: To perform general warehouse work and make deliveries of supplies, materials and equipment in support of the District’s educational and nutritional objectives.

Employment Status: Full-Time (8 hours)

Reports To: Food Services Manager

Location: District Warehouse

Essential Functions:

• Operate delivery vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts and dollies to load, unload, move, haul and transport equipment, supplies and materials.
• Receive, store and inventory supply items, equipment, food commodities and consumables; pull stock and fulfill orders for school cafeterias.
• Deliver intra-District mail, collect monies from school sites and maintain proper chain of custody.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Perform daily safety inspections of assigned vehicles.
• Perform light custodial duties to maintain the warehouse in a safe, orderly condition.
• Assist in receipt, tagging and tracking of inventory and assets.
• Prepare and maintain accurate logs, files and records, manual and electronic.
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as assigned and assist other staff as required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions. Exposure to weather conditions when driving a vehicle and making deliveries. Exposure to temperatures of less than 15 degrees Fahrenheit when working in freezers. Working at heights or on ladders. Working on slick or slippery surfaces. Driving a vehicle to conduct work; driving on school grounds when students are present. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate warehouse and office equipment; sitting for extended periods of time; standing; bending at the waist, stooping and kneeling; lifting or reaching to retrieve or store materials weighing 45 pounds or more.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, practices, standards, procedures, equipment and terminology.
• Ability to operate a vehicle, forklift, pallet jack, hand truck and other warehouse equipment.
• Knowledge of industry practices, procedures, techniques and terminology involved in the receipt, storage, issue, and distribution of supplies and materials.
• Knowledge of the proper loading and unloading of trucks; proper and safe driving techniques.
• Knowledge of record keeping, filing, electronic document filing and retrieval.
• Ability to operate a computer and other contemporary office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with school site staff, District staff, and vendors.
• Ability to collaborate with others on assigned projects or initiatives.
• Ability to use appropriate telephone and e-mail etiquette.
• Ability to use appropriate English grammar, spelling, punctuation and business vocabulary.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in warehousing, distribution, or materials management. Experience in a K12 public school environment preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Valid California Driver’s License.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; [phone], ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); [e-mail].

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, [phone] ext. 6278 or 6208, [e-mail].