Lead Warehouse Worker - Food and Nutrition Services
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: LEAD WAREHOUSE - FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director -Food and Nutrition Services, plan, coordinate, lead and assist in the
operation of the food processing center’s warehouse; perform a variety of duties related to the shipping,
receiving, storing, issuing and delivery of food service equipment and supplies; coordinate stock control and
inventory systems; maintain and prepare related records and reports; drive a District vehicle to various
locations to deliver goods as assigned; maintain District vehicle in proper working order; train and provide
work direction to assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, coordinate, lead and assist in the operation of the food processing center’s warehouse.
- Plan, organize, direct and assist in the receiving, checking, marking, storing and issuing of food, supplies and equipment; prepare and maintain related records and reports; assure food service equipment and supplies are delivered in a timely manner; deliver equipment and supplies as necessary.
- Determine routes and schedules for deliveries to assigned schools.
- Receive, record and inspect shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and
packing slips; contact vendors regarding shortages, damaged goods or other discrepancies; report shortages and discrepancies to supervisor. - Shelve and store items received in the appropriate section of the warehouse; place food items in racks,
coolers or freezers as required; rotate perishable and nonperishable inventory as needed; assure food
shipments are not spoiled or damaged. - Fill and process requisitions; pull, pack and ship items or supplies to District locations according to
established procedures; monitor stock levels. - Train, assign and assist in the selection and evaluation of warehouse employees and drivers for the Food
and Nutrition Services Department. - Conduct monthly inventory; update and maintain inventory records; maintain and compile reports and
prepare recommendations for the reorder of supplies. - Maintain warehouse in a clean and orderly condition; assure compliance with fire laws and codes.
Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, delivery vehicles and other
equipment as needed; coordinate the service and routine maintenance of food service warehouse
equipment. - Communicate with school site and District personnel regarding the pickup and delivery of orders; resolve
shipping errors between District warehouse and individual school sites; respond to emergency service
requests. - Perform related duties as assigned.
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Warehouse procedures, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and delivery slips.
- Methods used in receiving, storing, issuing, inventorying.
- Proper loading and unloading of trucks.
- Operation of equipment and machines used in the receipt, storage and shipping of food service supplies and equipment.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Principles and practices of training and providing work direction to others.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Proper lifting techniques.
- Space utilization and inventory techniques.
- Health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO:
- Plan, coordinate, lead and assist in the operation of the food processing center’s warehouse.
- Warehouse procedures, including methods of proper and orderly storage of various food, supplies and
equipment. - Perform physical and clerical duties involved in the rotation and proper handling of food service supplies
and equipment. - Operate a light truck, forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse machines and equipment.
- Maintain inventory levels.
- Maintain records of food supplies and equipment.
- Prepare records and reports.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Prioritize and schedule work.
- Speak, read and write English at a level required for satisfactory job performance.
- Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Move hands and fingers to operate a variety of warehouse equipment.
- Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
- Bend at the waist, kneel and crouch.
- Use proper lifting methods.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- See to read a variety of documents.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of increasingly responsible
experience in a warehouse or storekeeping environment.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid California Class B driver's license.
- Valid forklift certification.
- Floor-lift 72 pounds and arm-lift 66 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
- Warehouse environment.
- Driving a vehicle to conduct work during adverse weather conditions.
- Fumes from vehicle and equipment operation.
- Cold from coolers and freezers.
HAZARDS:
- Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
- Adverse weather conditions.