Crewperson 3: Food Delivery (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of Food Production Warehouse and Delivery, the Crewperson 3 - Food Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering food, groceries, and paper supplies for an assigned route in a professional, safe, and sanitary manner. This role involves operating commercial motor vehicles, performing preventative maintenance on trucks, and assisting with various warehouse duties. The position requires adherence to strict guidelines, including HACCP and Department of Transportation regulations, and maintaining a positive professional image for the organization.

Requirements

A valid Kansas driver's license is required.
Ability to use various equipment assigned to the job position as needed.
Ability to use iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine.
Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.
Travel between schools and central offices is required.
Attendance at meetings is required.
Ability to work overtime on short notice may be required.
Ability to work indoors in extreme heat and cold and outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
Ability to exhibit a high degree of independent judgment, discretion and decision-making.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and determine priorities, changing assignments on short notice, maintaining composure and performing responsibilities under pressure.
Ability to work effectively as a team member as well as a team leader; team oriented.
Ability to work in a diversified workplace, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to relate in a professional manner to all levels of personnel and students within the district, and to maintain positive professional relationships with customers, vendors, staff and personnel of other departments.
Ability to drive to school and other district buildings.
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information.
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed.
Must be detailed oriented.
Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential.
Must be able to read delivery tickets and have knowledge of locations of Wichita streets.
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Nice To Haves

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver perishable and non-perishable food products, groceries, and supplies on an assigned route in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
Assist managers in putting up food products as needed.
Deliver catering and box lunch specials and other equipment and supplies as assigned.
Pick up hot & cold transport carriers as applicable if assigned to routes and unload the carriers in the Food Production Center.
Line up carriers in rows according to assigned routes for the next day delivery.
Observe all laws governing the operation of commercial motor vehicles weighing up to and over 26,000 pounds.
Perform all delivery responsibilities in a safe manner and abide by Department of Transportation regulations.
Process all delivery forms & records in a timely, accurate manner.
Recommend any improvements for delivery to the Technician V- Delivery.
Perform preventative maintenance on trucks (checks oil, tires, and lifts).
Keep the exterior and interior of trucks clean and free of trash.
Responsible for washing of trucks.
Report any malfunctions of equipment to Technician V- Delivery.
Perform all services and duties on any assigned food delivery routes.
During layover at Food Production Center, deliver hot shots/call backs or do assigned jobs designated by the Supervisor or by the appropriate department technician.
Perform all assigned duties in other areas of the nutrition service warehouse, which could include pulling stock from the freezer; loading and unloading delivery trucks; secondary food route; unloading transport trucks; or janitorial work.
Serve as a member of the Food Drivers Team in the Food Production Center.
Prepare, assemble, and serve food as needed for the Summer Nutrition Program.
Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor of Food Production Warehouse and Delivery.