FNS-Distribution Driver - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11•Colorado Springs, CO

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The FNS Distribution Driver receives, stores, distributes, and issues supplies and equipment throughout the school district for the Food & Nutrition Services department. Operates the school district road vehicles in a safe and legal manner. Performs a variety of functions associated with the operation of the FNS department, including organizing stock to assure efficient movement and rotation, operating material-moving equipment and performs cycle and inventory counts. Promotes and follows the Board of Education Policies and departmental procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years driving experience with a 20 foot truck or larger
CDL permit obtained within 15 business days
CDL license obtained within 89 calendar days of hire date.
Two years experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing and inventory in a large warehouse operation
Posses a valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with current DOT certification, and has a safe driving record as established by the District
Knowledge of basic warehousing procedures and techniques
Previous shipping/receiving experience
Ability to operate materials handling/moving equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
Ability to work rapidly with numbers, codes and symbols with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to generally recall supplies received and delivered to the warehouse and to schools or work sites over a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Basic computer knowledge and skills (data entry)
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

Certified forklift operator preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times.
Promotes a positive image of the FNS Department to schools, departments, and the public.
Receives, handles, stocks, stores, issues and delivers various warehouse stocked items, special order materials, products, paper products, equipment, and food items using proper, safe and accepted procedures and techniques.
Verifies quantities and condition and stores those items according to Food & Nutrition Services plans to assure timely location, stock rotation for efficient delivery.
Maintains the cleanliness of FNS sections of the warehouse, delivery vehicles, materials moving equipment, shelves, bins, and floors.
Recommends storage layout and materials handling improvements to the FNS work leader.
Assists in picking and/or sorting and staging supplies for delivery.
Must practice procedures to maintain proper food temperatures during transportation.
Monitors and records food temperatures at time of pick-up and delivery of foods.
Monitors and records truck temperatures every 4 hours while delivering food.
May assist with stocking food and supplies in designated storage areas, adhering to proper handling and labeling procedures.
Verifies the accuracy of items and quantities of all FNS deliveries to any location. Discrepancies will be corrected by returning overages, addressing shortages or incorrect items for delivery through the Production Centers.
Tags, brands, and engraves for identification purposes all new and donated assets and computer equipment, and other equipment required to be on the district’s fixed assets inventory.
Performs duties in sub-zero environment for extended periods of time.
Inventories purchased and government donated food commodity items each month, and assists in the pickup of all USDA commodity food items in compliance with Department of Health Standards.
Stores records and documents, maintains the security of confidential records, and coordinates disposal of items with appropriate departmental personnel.
May operate warehouse or FNS computer system to input and track FNS items.
Performs minor maintenance and upkeep of assigned delivery vehicle.
Periodic check of fluid levels, tire pressure and performance gauges.
Keeps vehicle records as required.
Drives in a safe, respectful manner at all times, according to District 11 Transportation rules.
Serves as a liaison with School Kitchen Managers and other FNS Staff and Management to best facilitate distribution of the FNS department’s food and supplies to service locations.
Performs related duties as assigned.