Utility Person – Dining Center – Porter

Western Michigan University Portal • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

Minimum Qualifications Must be able to read and comprehend all written instructions, all health and sanitation regulations and all safety regulations and requirements governing the performance of job duties. Must possess sufficient writing and mathematical skills to accurately prepare inventory control documents. A valid Michigan chauffeur’s license or the ability to acquire a valid Michigan chauffeur’s license is required. Experience with commercial foodservice equipment and ability to disassemble and reassemble parts so the equipment can be cleaned and function properly. Ability to provide work direction to other employees is required. Must be able to tolerate exposure to cold temperatures while working in freezers, and warm temperatures of food productions areas. Must be able to raise items weighing up to 85 lbs. to a height of 6 feet as many as 100 times per day, and must be able to lift items weighing more than 85 lbs. with mechanical assistance up to 20 times per day. Must be able to transport 40 lbs. a distance of 30-100 feet up to 85 times per day to move foodstuffs from receiving areas and storerooms to freezers, coolers, and storage units in kitchen production areas. Must be able to tolerate exposure to cleaning and disinfecting chemicals, dirt, dust and mildew as well as exposure to gasoline and diesel fumes.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and comprehend all written instructions, all health and sanitation regulations and all safety regulations and requirements governing the performance of job duties.
• Must possess sufficient writing and mathematical skills to accurately prepare inventory control documents.
• A valid Michigan chauffeur’s license or the ability to acquire a valid Michigan chauffeur’s license is required.
• Experience with commercial foodservice equipment and ability to disassemble and reassemble parts so the equipment can be cleaned and function properly.
• Ability to provide work direction to other employees is required.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to cold temperatures while working in freezers, and warm temperatures of food productions areas.
• Must be able to raise items weighing up to 85 lbs. to a height of 6 feet as many as 100 times per day, and must be able to lift items weighing more than 85 lbs. with mechanical assistance up to 20 times per day.
• Must be able to transport 40 lbs. a distance of 30-100 feet up to 85 times per day to move foodstuffs from receiving areas and storerooms to freezers, coolers, and storage units in kitchen production areas.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to cleaning and disinfecting chemicals, dirt, dust and mildew as well as exposure to gasoline and diesel fumes.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees