School Nutrition Truck Driver

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

13d

About The Position

An employee in this class is responsible for general duties accepting deliveries, delivering day of groceries/supplies to assigned schools, stocking incoming products in their proper storage area, loading and unloading trucks, pulling orders for future deliveries, and general cleanliness of all common warehouses, storage, and loading dock areas.

Requirements

Punctuality and daily attendance are a necessity with the ability to work over scheduled time with no notice.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Knowledge and skill in the use of warehouse equipment – pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
Ability to read, write, keep records, and perform simple calculations.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, school officials and delivery personnel.
Ability to understand the importance of maintaining proper levels of sanitation practices in a food production facility.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly, to lift objects.
Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate required equipment, use measurement devices, and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to work standards and instructions.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license, and a CDL Class B license is required.

Responsibilities

Must maintain all products in accordance with the first-in-first-out inventory method.
Warehouse personnel must unload returning trucks from schools, remove cages, and dispose of all recyclable material in its proper storage area and return shipping equipment to its proper place.
Accurately count all incoming shipments and note any deviations on the invoice, packing slips, or bill of lading.
Sign and date all shipments, and report any discrepancies to supervisor.
Note any expiration dates or use by dates to ensure proper rotating of stock.
Pull emergency orders as needed daily. Get paperwork and product to appropriate areas to ensure timely delivery.
Clean and store chill packs.
Maintain order and cleanliness in refrigeration/freezer areas, loading docks, and storage areas.
Pull frozen items for next day deliveries.
Alert area supervisor of shortages for deliveries on a timely basis.
Log refrigeration temperatures at least twice daily, and notify area supervisor of equipment failure.
Report any equipment problems, warehouse facilities, or employee performance issues to your immediate area supervisor.
Assist with summer feeding program as assigned.
Assist in taking monthly inventory.
All work should be done in accordance with established safety regulations.
Maintain established protocol in all areas of sanitation practices.
Other duties as assigned.