Specialist, Receiver/Inventory - Nutrition Services (2025-26)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction from the assigned supervisor perform manual and clerical duties for receiving, storage, and distribution of food and other related materials at the district's food manufacturing facility consistent with the California Retail Food Code (CRFC), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and current version of the U.S. Public Health Service "Food Code"; perform periodic and perpetual inventory; maintain a first in, first out (FIFO) system for all perishable items; dispose of identified items.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
One (1) year working in a large scale warehouse facility performing related tasks (preferably working with food)
Valid Serve Safe Food Safety Certificate
Valid California Driver's License
Methods, procedures and techniques for receiving, storage and distribution including shipping and receiving, proper and orderly storage, First in First out (FIFO) principles for all perishable products, optimum space utilization and stock inventory procedures
Methods and procedures used in the inventory maintenance of perishable foods, groceries, packaging materials, chemicals, equipment, vehicles and services including applicable laws
Perpetual and periodic inventory procedures
Computerized and manual warehouse record-keeping methods
Computer systems, applications and programs related to warehousing, distribution and inventories
Safe and proper loading and unloading procedures
Federal, state and local codes and regulations governing food safety and sanitation standards
Safety and sanitation practices for food distribution and storage, and HACCP procedures
Personal sanitation and hygiene regulations
Safe working methods and procedures; proper lifting techniques; proper use of warehouse equipment
Principles of record keeping and records management
Principles and practices of effective customer service
Diversity, sensitivity and competence with regard to issues of race, learning or other ability, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, socio-economic group, sexuality or other orientations or cultural markers
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation
Prioritize multiple tasks and demands and work with frequent interruptions
Follow verbal and written instructions and procedures
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients
Promote and enforce safe work practices, and report unsafe work environments and practices
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people of diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Work independently and/or with a team of other people

Responsibilities

Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs); Perform assigned duties consistent with food safety and sanitation standards and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures.
Ensure compliance with all OUSD, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State of California Departments of Education and Health, Child Nutrition program, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) procedures, policies and standards.
Operate a variety of machines and equipment including, but not limited to delivery trucks with tailgate lifts, forklifts, hydraulic pallet jacks, computers, hand trucks and others.
Perform manual and clerical duties for receiving, storage and distribution of food and other related materials.
Receive and inspect food and related materials upon delivery; reject and report items not consistent with food safety and sanitation standards or otherwise damaged products and deviations of shipments.
Unload, verify, shelve and store incoming deliveries; maintain an organized and efficient order for stored items; maintain a first in, first out (FIFO) system for all perishable items.
Load and distribute or pick up food and other related materials through authorized work flows and documentation; palletize products for distribution as needed; may drive a truck or other vehicle to pick up items or make occasional deliveries to district cooking kitchens, satellite kitchens, cafeterias and contract meal sites.
Perform periodic and perpetual inventory procedures.
Report expired, spoiled, damaged or obsolete products to appropriate supervisor; dispose of identified items.
Report broken equipment and needed repairs to appropriate supervisor.
Move supplies and equipment as necessary.
Perform non-technical repairs; change light bulbs.
Unlock and lock facility gates and doors.
Assist in the orientation and training of new employees, including the operation of motorized and manual equipment, ordering procedures and record keeping.
Perform work within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with OUSD policies and quality standards.
Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and OUSD staff; act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and OUSD information.
Perform other related duties as required.