Food Warehouse Specialist

SUMMARY
Under basic supervision, delivers and receives food, supplies, and materials; and maintains warehouse.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS __ Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following
representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on
the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives food and supplies for warehouse stock inventory, reconciles packing list with purchase order,

and inspects deliveries for damages.

• Organizes and rotates stock in the warehouse, stacks and stores materials in designated areas.
• Cleans building and equipment, and performs special assignments as directed.
• Prints and posts orders for delivery of food and materials; pulls stock, and stages material for loading

onto delivery vehicles.

• Delivers food and supplies to school kitchens; follows strict time schedules, while keeping within safety

standards and traffic regulations at all times.

• Operates a vehicle to deliver and pick up supplies and materiel; loads and unloads delivery vehicle.
• Performs daily vehicle inspection and cleaning, and operates MPS vehicles in accordance with all

traffic laws, regulations, and procedures.

• Completes all required written reports and activity logs.
• Reports safety hazards, equipment problems, and emergency situations.
• Reports unsafe acts, road conditions, accidents, and injuries; responds to emergencies as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by

demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District
staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and District information;
follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND one year of commercial driving experience; OR an
equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of:

• MPS policies and procedures.
• State and federal regulations governing public transportation.
• Safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safe driving techniques

in all road conditions.

• Local geographical area, road systems, and city and state traffic regulations.

Skill in:

• Operating vehicles in a safe manner, in compliance with all traffic laws and regulations.
• Reacting quickly to situations that could create safety and security problems.
• Maintaining food deliveries according to MPS standards, and food safety rules and regulations.
• Following and enforcing safe work practices and safety standards.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.