Warehouse Driver/Worker - Purchasing and Distribution

2026-27 School Year

244 days/year

8 hours/day

"Duties for this position may include maintaining the district's central freezer and working in sub zero temperatures 40-60% of the day."

Purpose Statement

The job of Warehouse Driver/Worker was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the warehousing operations with specific responsibilities for maintaining required inventory levels; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct; verifying stock and identifying losses; maintaining an organized warehouse layout; transporting orders over designated routes; ensuring safe operation of vehicles; and loading and unloading orders.

This job reports to Distribution Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Cleans and organizes warehouse for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. mail sacks, boxes, packages, cargo, office supplies, furniture, equipment, food etc.) for the purpose of distributing items to assigned locations and/or individuals.
• Drives vehicles (e.g. truck, van, forklift, etc.) for the purpose of transporting orders and materials to designated sites.
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for transport.
• Maintains delivery vehicles (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. loss, expenditures, calendars, requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable resource information.
• Participates in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.
• Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting delivery requirements.
• Receives stock and nonstock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct.
• Researches discrepancies on orders and/or invoices (e.g. overages, shortages, duplicate deliveries, etc.) for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect items to vendors.
• Transports a variety of items (e.g. records/files, supplies, equipment, materials, bank deposits, mail, food, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or delivering materials as required.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in warehouse operations; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic computer use; basic vehicle maintenance; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and physical stamina; and ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training Forklift/Pallet Jack Training

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Sate Commercial Drivers License Class B

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt