Food & Nutrition Distribution Worker

Food & Nutrition Distribution Worker
Food & Nutrition, 143 S. Alma School Road
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate:
$19.19
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum
New hire education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Class/Calendar:
B21, 10.25 months
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
OVERVIEW
To receive, store, load and deliver food products and equipment and to maintain the warehouse in a clean, safe and operational condition.
QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Good physical condition and able to safely lift up to and including 100 pounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district employees and public
• Have a safe driving record and provide MVD Driver License Motor Vehicle Record, if offered position
• Ability to learn to operate a 22' delivery truck with a refer unit and an electric lift gate
• Ability to operate all warehouse material handling and food transport equipment to include forklifts and electric pallet jacks
• Warehouse experience, preferable in food service policies and procedures, with knowledge and experience in handling dry, frozen and refrigerated products
• Ability to handle and deliver temperature-controlled food items on a daily, time sensitive schedule
• Arizona Class B CDL license preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check in-coming and out-going products for accuracy and damage
• Effectively manage stock rotation practicing first in, first out inventory principles
• Load food and supply items at warehouse; deliver and unload in proper locations at central, cooking and elementary kitchens as directed by site managers.
• Deliver prepared food products and other supplies to elementary kitchens from central kitchens
• Fill cafeteria food and equipment orders
• Transport outgoing and incoming mail between office and school sites
• Prepare large equipment for delivery to schools and assist in delivery as needed
• Keep dry storage, freezer and cooler clean and organized in order to meet Federal, State and County Health Department standards
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections to ensure compliance with DOT regulations
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION
Food & Nutrition Warehouse Supervisor
Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Food and Nutrition. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.