KEPPEL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

FOOD TRANSPORTER AND WAREHOUSE PERSON

DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the Director of Food Services, to perform routine food warehouse and food transport and stocking work at the Central Warehouse and School Kitchens; to assist in inventory at the months end and daily upkeep of foodstuffs, supplies, and required paperwork;  and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
1.   Cleans and maintains Food Services warehouse and freezer;
2.   Maintains stock in an organized manner rotating for quality and freshness of foodstuffs, and checks for spoilage or outdated stock, reporting spoilage to Director;
3.   Checks temperature of freezer daily, reporting any problems to maintenance and Director;
4.   Receives inbound deliveries and transfers from trucks into warehouse storing the freezer items first;
5.   Checks all inbound deliveries for accuracy, records any discrepancies on receiving slip at time of delivery and reports any discrepancies to Director;
6.  Maintains and files all necessary records in a timely manner;
7.   Stocks van neatly and in an organized manner with deliveries for school sites;
8.   Stocks kitchen storeroom and freezer/refrigerator shelves with delivery items as time permits, rotating as needed;
9.   Communicates with the Managers on each delivery for placement and any shortages;
10. Communicates routinely with Director on stock reserves in Central Warehouse;
11. Maintains clean delivery and transport vans, tools, and related equipment;
12. Operates heavy machinery pertaining to job duties as required;
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
      Knowledge of:
            Principles, procedures and methods used in upkeep of an organized warehouse;
            Materials and equipment used in receiving, storing, and transfer of food and paper stock;
            Specialized procedures in stock rotation, organization of food/supplies, with knowledge of temperature zoning requirements for food stuffs;
            Purposes and functions of a variety of equipment and tools used in the line of warehousing including heavy equipment;
            Safe work practices.

      Ability to
            Operate a fork lift, delivery van. and transport truck with lift gate with skill and independence;
            Work independently in the absence of supervision;
            Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
            Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
            Establish and maintain positive cooperative working relationships;
            Routinely and correctly lift and carry weights up to, but not to exceed, 75 pounds;

      Experience:
            One year of warehousing experience is preferred;

      Education:
            Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade;

      License
            Possession a valid class C, California driver license

Adopted:  April 8, 2015